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Completely, and that is the point of it. Chania's old town is a knot of pedestrian lanes only a few hundred metres across, pressed between the Venetian harbour and the line of the old city walls. Cars barely enter it; most of it they physically cannot. You can cross the whole quarter on foot in fifteen minutes, and you could spend a week doing so without exhausting the detours. Here is what walking it is actually like, including the parts the brochures gloss over: the cobbles, the luggage problem and where the cars really are.

At the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced several property tax changes that directly affect primary-residence owners and prospective foreign buyers. If you own a home or plan to buy in Greece, here is what to know about the measures announced in early September 2025.

Yes, buying property in Greece can be worth it for many investors, particularly those seeking affordable European real estate, EU residency through the Golden Visa program, or a Mediterranean lifestyle. The Greek property market has recovered significantly since the financial crisis, offering competitive prices, strong rental yields in tourist areas, and attractive tax benefits for non-residents.

Pricing a Greek holiday home correctly is one of the most important decisions a seller makes. Set the price too high and the property sits on the market, losing credibility with each passing week. Set it too low and you leave money on the table. The right price is one that reflects current market conditions, the property's specific characteristics, and what comparable properties have actually sold for, not what sellers hope to achieve.