27.07.2024
Greece Digital Nomad Visa 2024
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Practical insights and inspiration for buying and owning a home in Greece. Our articles cover everything from regional guides and market trends to legal tips, tax updates and Greek lifestyle and culture. Whether you are just exploring the idea or already own a property, our blog is written to help you make informed decisions and get the most out of life in Greece.
27.07.2024
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25.07.2024
Can you guess what's unique about Decork? Specializing in sustainability, its founders Irini Mitta and Marina Papamichali believe that sustainability is possible without compromising function or form. Decork Design Studio, with its core pillars of creativity, innovation, and design for all, is an applied arts studio specializing in Interior and Exterior Architecture, Decoration, and Industrial Product Design.
24.07.2024
Looking at Mount Olympus from afar, it is clear why the ancient Greeks believed that only gods could reside in such an unreachable yet mystical place. Mount Olympus, or Olympos as it is called in Greek, is the highest mountain of Greece, located between Thessaly and Macedonia, and easily accessible by car in less than 2 hours from the airport of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city of Greece.
23.07.2024
Drakolimni, the “Dragon Lake”. With high peaks and dramatic cliffs, this location in Epirus is a nature-lover's dream in Western Greece. It is one of the best day trips from Ioannina or from the many picturesque towns of the Ionian Coast. Just make sure to bring your trail shoes!
21.07.2024
There are few places that are as unique as the southern Peloponnese, more specifically the Mani region.
19.07.2024
Where is Makrigialos in Crete, and why should I visit? What are the most common things to do in Makrigialos, and what are the closest beaches to Makrigialos? In this article, we answer all the most common questions about Makrigialos in Crete.
16.07.2024
The humble periptero (or plural, "periptera") is a must-visit during your time in Greece. Usually, visitors to Greece think about major tourism sites like the Acropolis and Delphi. However, if you want a truly authentic experience, you need to visit the nearest periptero.
12.07.2024
Are you Dutch and thinking about buying a home on the Ionian Coast? You probably have many questions and unknowns: What are the biggest cultural differences between Greece and the Netherlands? How hard is it to buy a home in Greece if I’m Dutch?
We answer these common questions in this article, with the help of our friend Iris, who moved permanently from the Netherlands to Greece and now offers villas for rent on the Amvrakikos Gulf.
09.07.2024
Does Greece have a “national” music? What’s that music I hear in Greek tavernas? What kind of music is played on the bouzouki? The answer to all of these questions (depending on who you ask) is a music genre in Greece called “rebetiko.” We answer all of your questions about rebetiko in this article.
08.07.2024
The most popular areas to buy a home in Greece are Crete, the western coast (Syvota, Parga, Igoumenitsa, Paleros, etc), and the Ionian islands (Corfu, Lefkada, Zakynthos, etc). In these three areas, a number of new projects are being built by some of Greece's finest developers. The increase in building in Crete and in the Ionian islands is multiple times higher than the increase in the Attica region, which includes Athens and Glyfada. The data in this article are from the Hellenic Statistical Authority.








