We've just rented our first house in Greece long-term. We're 47 and 39 years old. We didn't expect it to do it so early in life, but life isn't forever...so do it while you can!
The best video I’ve seen on Crete yet! So nice to see a video where its not about you, but the people and land that make this place what it is. Thk you
2004. I saw the Olympic runner bring the flame to the top of the hill above Chania, before taking it to Athens. Old men and women crying as they threw olive branches in his path. I will never forget it.
The white houses in the islands with pink flowers outside, the sea as a view and a chill breeze hitting your face in the morning is to this day my peak Greek experience. Close second come the culinary experiences in local taverns all over the country. Greece is truly an amazing place to live. I just with we had some money to enjoy it. hahaha
Crete is a magical place. Good place for painting too, really any art form. The roads are bordered with oleander, which is poisonous. Apparently it keeps the goats at a respectful and life-affirming distance from traffic. People in Crete have their own olive trees and press their own olive oil. The stuff for sale is good, but it's for export and tourists. We loved Crete.
Something very nice also are the fields of orange trees in winter till April in the south-west of Chania (around Fournes and Skines). And what a perfume have the flowers in April !
What an exstremely beautiful video!!! I'm watching from Norway. Been to Greece many times, lived in Rhodos for 6 months but Crete only visited one time in 2010. I did not see even 2 % of what you have, but you know, 2 weeks is not enough to see it all. And I was not traveling with an explorer friend...she wanted sun and sea and thats it. I had to run fast to keep up with her, while a photographer needs time. I am thinking of moving to Greece, because of all the greek " family" we now have there. We have been in 2 greek weddings and lots of birthday parties. Sadly I did not make movies like now, at that time. I mostly photograped. I only have a few movies filmed with a huge camera, not like now where I use my phone to do everything. I was not comfortable speaking in my movies till 2016. In my own language. But Yesterday in fact it was the first time I spoke english in my movies. My countrymen are very critical, I am not a typical Norwegian, I love to study peoples work and enjoy it and tell them its beautiful. Your movie was crazy good in all ways. I will need to see it several times. I just stumbled on your chanel today! Thank you for sharing beauty from Greece. I love Greece with all my heart! And you made my day with your fantastic movie! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless you, sweet girl! Love from Norway!
@@davidmerkelgolan6412 Not too much special for Kalyves, if had to say, it has two blue beaches , many local restaurants, not far to Chania but very peace. Also, near the Aprta, the ancient castle . Anyway, it is a beautiful small town
Crete is amazing! We stay inn the area of Almirida and Plaka in Apokoronas, but visit different places on day trips or round trips! There are plenty of favourites to find, wonderful people and good food❤️
I was there 76 - 78 stationed at the Air Base there when I was in the Air Force. Loved it there. Great times. Wish I had a digital camera then , all my film shots are showing their age.
You forgot also a major + for foreigners wanting to live in Crete. Everybody speaks English. You can see it at #5 with the old lady and the traditional loom. I have friends living here for over 20 years and they don't feel the need to learn Greek language as they can communicate easely in English!
I loved watching your video. You are so very right about Crete. I visited Crete 2 times, last year and two weeks ago. This year I visited Chrissi Island, I've never seen a place so beautiful like this. And I loved Matala too, I visited it last year and also, this year.
We went and stayed in Hania and loved every moment we was there. While there we spent lovely days swimming in th sea at Nea Chora in the middle of October. Last year we couldn't return as flights where cancelled to chania, so we went ibstead to Rhodos which we didn't like much at all. So Crete spoilt us big time. Next September we are heading back to Hania and we can't wait. If we can get enough money together we would buy a small place in the old town Heaven on earth.!!!
Crete is probably my favourite island in Greece, although, I do really like Rhodes too, not to mention several of the smaller islands, Hydra, Symi, Paros, etc. I first visited Crete in 1976 when I hitch-hiked from England to Athens. Went to Matala and stayed in the caves :-) I enjoy your videos and soft, seductive, spoken voice...what is your ethno-cultural background? it's hard to place your accent (aside the US influence)..which is rather unusual for me, as I can normally tell right away having travelled very extensively for 6 decades. Greece (and Israel) are my two favourite locations in the Mediterranean region.. I do love Greek food...however, my Greek wife Chrysoula and I actually prefer the Israeli cuisine at restaurants, cafes, etc., simply because the vegan options are absolutely endless in places like Tel Aviv. We have been plant-based for almost 50 years and are happy to see that Greece is finally starting to catch up with vegan dishes being offered in Athens and some other places. Of course, many traditional Greek dishes are vegetable based so it's not difficult to make a few quick adjustments at home in order to make them 100% vegan. My favourite Greek word-concept is "philotimo" (look it up)
Oh wow, that is the most awesome comment I have ever received on my channel. I want to get back to you with my reply. Be right back, need to finish another video meanwhile :) You're awesome!
I looked up philotimo - thank you, it's great to add such a positive word to my vocabulary and very apt, as I plan to visit Taki's Shelter on Crete. Taki certainly has philotimo (is that the correct way to use it?). Also it is amazing to hear that you and your wife have been plant-based for so long, you truly have lived according to the principle of ahimsa (at least in that aspect). You sound like you've had an amazing life (so far)!
You lived so long around and you dont get her accent ? From the first seconds you get "r" dental consonants ..you can tell quickly she is south American..Spanish speaker..so easy to get
Crete is the best place to retire.All pensionists transfering in Crete according the recent art.5B of the greek government could take the fiscal residence easily paying only 7% of taxes on the total year amount of pension. What do you think, is it enteresting?
Lucky you. I want to move there forever with my family. But I don't know how the kids will adopt to the school. I guess it would have to be international school.
Hi, are you still living in Crete? If yes, what do you do for a living? I live so much this island that I now have a small house there!!! My favourite place is Rethymnon! Your video is very nice! Thanks for your sharing ☺️🇬🇷💙
Hello I’m going back to Crete September 2021. I just bought a home in Plakoti Village in Rethymnon. I’d like to join a group of expats and learn more. I happen to be a vegan diet.
I am a Greek American, newly retired and hoping to escape Los Angeles for good... I've been researching different Islands. The only two Islands I've visited were Santorini and Chios, where my parents were from-( this was back in 1995.) Crete seems to have a lot to offer. Hopefully, we US citizens will be allowed back in Greece soon!!
I’m in the same boat, although I have visited more of the islands. I dream of retiring to Matala. The SoCal fires have filled my lungs with so much smoke, I can’t wait to get out. καλή τύχη!
Matala is such a special place, for those of you who don't know anything about Matala... here's our Matala video ;) ruclips.net/video/V7FDKh6lhBI/видео.html
Very insightful video!! I am planning to go and live in Crete for two months. I tried to book a place through air bnb, but it seems that most places are booked or don’t rent for longer than a month. Do you have any recommendations as to where I could find a place, a real estate in Crete that rents furnished homes or something similar ?
J’ai construit une maison à Akrotiriu face à la mer. Le but était d’y vivre le restant de ma vie.Malheureusement mon conjoint n’aime pas le soleil, ni la mer, ni la plage ni notre piscine. Il est originaire de l’Himalaya et préfère vivre en altitude dans les montagnes du nord du Pakistan loin de la mer. Ne pas réaliser ses rêves est dur mais les réaliser et ne pas pouvoir en profiter c’est encore pire.
Crete is beautiful but living here can make you crazy. And it gets boring of course. Summers too hot winters too cold. Climate wise there are better countries.
Some parts of Crete 😂 and you are showing only chania that contains the most bastards cretans that will do everything for taking your money away places like chania are not worthy of wasting you money on ... I’m Cretan 😏
Moaressi Kriti Para poli. Tria evdomades i Sunwing Makrigialos Beach resort has developt my llove Agapi. Polli oreou Kriti, Kalo Taxidi. Emenna me lenne.Anna.KaliMera.efcharisto.
Hi, my husband and I are moving to Chania later next month and I would love to know if the scene where [4:50] the couple are dancing salsa/cha cha cha is from Chania, and by happenstance would you know if there are any salsa clubs operating in Chania? We love dancing salsa and wherever we travel we always try to find a venue to dance salsa, but since it'll be the winter season we don't think there we'll be many places open. I would much appreciate it if you could let me know. efxaristo. Gia!
I just bought a place in Plakoti village in Rethymnon. Can you tell me a bit specifically about my new home location? I’m a vegan diet single man I’ve been to Crete before
Hi, there is no right or easy answer for your question... The best thing to do is to stay at least a few days in each area that you find interesting for you. Just keep in mind that most of the touristic area dedicated to beach tourism are not so lovely during winter. The walking distance to the beach thing... This might costs you more than it might worth... Personally I really don't mind driving as long as the location I'm in brings me peace and quiet. I loved Chania the most, as a city, for the vibes, people and food. I would start looking around that area, but there are many other options out there. Start from one place and then ask the locals where to go next, they'll be more than happy to guide you. Cheers and good luck!
It was my husband's dream for us to retire on Crete. I pray we can still do that. God willing.
Lol if you got two incomes It's easy as f.
as long as you can see yourself doing it, you CAN. if you can desire it it can happen.
We've just rented our first house in Greece long-term. We're 47 and 39 years old. We didn't expect it to do it so early in life, but life isn't forever...so do it while you can!
It's definitely on my bucket list to live in Crete,what a beautiful place 😍 I'm so tired from the grey miserable weather of Ireland
The best video I’ve seen on Crete yet! So nice to see a video where its not about you, but the people and land that make this place what it is. Thk you
No, thank you for your kind comment!
2004. I saw the Olympic runner bring the flame to the top of the hill above Chania, before taking it to Athens. Old men and women crying as they threw olive branches in his path. I will never forget it.
The white houses in the islands with pink flowers outside, the sea as a view and a chill breeze hitting your face in the morning is to this day my peak Greek experience. Close second come the culinary experiences in local taverns all over the country. Greece is truly an amazing place to live. I just with we had some money to enjoy it. hahaha
5:07 my lovely grandmother!!👵❤
She is the best one for sure!!!💓
What an amazing video!!!!!!
Yes, your lovely grandmother, she was so kind! Did you show this video to her? :)
Greek granmas are the best ;)
Να την χαίρεσαι !Μια γλύκα
Crete is a magical place. Good place for painting too, really any art form. The roads are bordered with oleander, which is poisonous. Apparently it keeps the goats at a respectful and life-affirming distance from traffic. People in Crete have their own olive trees and press their own olive oil. The stuff for sale is good, but it's for export and tourists. We loved Crete.
I would love to live there for a few months after retirement. I lived in Athens for 5 years when I was young. Heavenly country!!
My dream place. I was here once for my honeymoon, beautiful memories... I would love to buy a tiny house and move here when I retire... goals
Something very nice also are the fields of orange trees in winter till April in the south-west of Chania (around Fournes and Skines). And what a perfume have the flowers in April !
I rode my bicycle around Crete, some of those hills were killers. That is one place i really want to revisit. And ohĥhhh the food.
What an exstremely beautiful video!!! I'm watching from Norway. Been to Greece many times, lived in Rhodos for 6 months but Crete only visited one time in 2010. I did not see even 2 % of what you have, but you know, 2 weeks is not enough to see it all.
And I was not traveling with an explorer friend...she wanted sun and sea and thats it. I had to run fast to keep up with her, while a photographer needs time.
I am thinking of moving to Greece, because of all the greek " family" we now have there. We have been in 2 greek weddings and lots of birthday parties. Sadly I did not make movies like now, at that time. I mostly photograped. I only have a few movies filmed with a huge camera, not like now where I use my phone to do everything. I was not comfortable speaking in my movies till 2016.
In my own language.
But Yesterday in fact it was the first time I spoke english in my movies.
My countrymen are very critical, I am not a typical Norwegian, I love to study peoples work and enjoy it and tell them its beautiful. Your movie was crazy good in all ways.
I will need to see it several times.
I just stumbled on your chanel today! Thank you for sharing beauty from Greece. I love Greece with all my heart! And you made my day with your fantastic movie! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ God bless you, sweet girl!
Love from Norway!
I moved to Kalyves for three years, it is the best place I ever been
Thanks for sharing that!
What was special about Kakyves versus other places in Crete?
@@davidmerkelgolan6412 Not too much special for Kalyves, if had to say, it has two blue beaches , many local restaurants, not far to Chania but very peace. Also, near the Aprta, the ancient castle . Anyway, it is a beautiful small town
@@FIRE33crete spent last summer, 5 months, in Aptera. Very good area!
Been to Crete a few times absolutely beautiful .
I lived up in the White Mountains for a number of years and never regretted it. Just become a lotus eater and enjoy the peaceful way of life.
Most Cretans really live to make their patch of earth beautiful---
Crete is amazing! We stay inn the area of Almirida and Plaka in Apokoronas, but visit different places on day trips or round trips! There are plenty of favourites to find, wonderful people and good food❤️
Thanks for sharing. Feel free to recommend a few favourites of yours 🤗
I was there 76 - 78 stationed at the Air Base there when I was in the Air Force. Loved it there. Great times. Wish I had a digital camera then , all my film shots are showing their age.
Maybe those videos are much more valuable now 😉
You forgot also a major + for foreigners wanting to live in Crete. Everybody speaks English. You can see it at #5 with the old lady and the traditional loom. I have friends living here for over 20 years and they don't feel the need to learn Greek language as they can communicate easely in English!
Correct ❤️🍷🤗
Correct ❤️🍷🤗
I would love to live there. Is there jobs there for foreigners?, How would one support himself?
Wow what an amazing video. Thanks from a fellow Cretan.
Hello! Thank you! This means a lot coming from a Cretan 🤗🤗🤗
Of all places I visited, I loved Crete most indeed. It has so much to offer. Just blissful.
Hi Jan, thanks for dropping by. I'm always happy to hear from Crete lovers! Cheers!
I loved watching your video. You are so very right about Crete. I visited Crete 2 times, last year and two weeks ago. This year I visited Chrissi Island, I've never seen a place so beautiful like this. And I loved Matala too, I visited it last year and also, this year.
Thank you very much for your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😉
Cannot wait for the insanity to end, so that I can get back to my beloved land.
Crete must be the warmest in winter and in summer the warmest sea water
I would love to.move to crete or at least spend more time there
Just do it :D
We went and stayed in Hania and loved every moment we was there. While there we spent lovely days swimming in th sea at Nea Chora in the middle of October. Last year we couldn't return as flights where cancelled to chania, so we went ibstead to Rhodos which we didn't like much at all. So Crete spoilt us big time. Next September we are heading back to Hania and we can't wait. If we can get enough money together we would buy a small place in the old town Heaven on earth.!!!
Hi David, it's so nice to hear from other people in love with Crete! Hope do you find your piece of heaven in Chania :) Cheers! Stay well!
beautiful video.
Someday i Will live ther
How wonderful place is!!
Crete is amazing!
You are right
I like the Greek Food!
Awesome, we have something in common :P
Crete is probably my favourite island in Greece, although, I do really like Rhodes too, not to mention several of the smaller islands, Hydra, Symi, Paros, etc.
I first visited Crete in 1976 when I hitch-hiked from England to Athens. Went to Matala and stayed in the caves :-)
I enjoy your videos and soft, seductive, spoken voice...what is your ethno-cultural background? it's hard to place your accent (aside the US influence)..which is rather unusual for me, as I can normally tell right away having travelled very extensively for 6 decades.
Greece (and Israel) are my two favourite locations in the Mediterranean region.. I do love Greek food...however, my Greek wife Chrysoula and I actually prefer the Israeli cuisine at restaurants, cafes, etc., simply because the vegan options are absolutely endless in places like Tel Aviv. We have been plant-based for almost 50 years and are happy to see that Greece is finally starting to catch up with vegan dishes being offered in Athens and some other places. Of course, many traditional Greek dishes are vegetable based so it's not difficult to make a few quick adjustments at home in order to make them 100% vegan.
My favourite Greek word-concept is "philotimo" (look it up)
Oh wow, that is the most awesome comment I have ever received on my channel. I want to get back to you with my reply. Be right back, need to finish another video meanwhile :) You're awesome!
I looked up philotimo - thank you, it's great to add such a positive word to my vocabulary and very apt, as I plan to visit Taki's Shelter on Crete. Taki certainly has philotimo (is that the correct way to use it?). Also it is amazing to hear that you and your wife have been plant-based for so long, you truly have lived according to the principle of ahimsa (at least in that aspect). You sound like you've had an amazing life (so far)!
Wow! Did you ever think of writing about this? Staying in caves? You sound like a guy I’d love to meet!
You lived so long around and you dont get her accent ? From the first seconds you get "r" dental consonants ..you can tell quickly she is south American..Spanish speaker..so easy to get
Wow
Crete is the best place to retire.All pensionists transfering in Crete according the recent art.5B of the greek government could take the fiscal residence easily paying only 7% of taxes on the total year amount of pension.
What do you think, is it enteresting?
Τέλεια 👍🤗 σε ευχαριστώ πολύ για το έργο απο την Κρήτη, την αγαπημένη νησί μου
Thanks for the thumbs up 🤗
More Informative + added the Social background, really make it More Beautiful. Thanks for this interesting video...
Thanks for dropping by 🤗
Crete is my hometown by birth from Agii Apostoli ❤️
Lucky you.
I want to move there forever with my family. But I don't know how the kids will adopt to the school. I guess it would have to be international school.
I am a turkish cypriot 49 single retired english teacher is the weather in crete as humid as it iş in cyprus in summer?
I would do it tomorrow if there was work
Hi, are you still living in Crete? If yes, what do you do for a living? I live so much this island that I now have a small house there!!! My favourite place is Rethymnon! Your video is very nice! Thanks for your sharing ☺️🇬🇷💙
Hi we are not in Crete anymore. Our life path took us somewhere else... But Crete is fantastic and I miss it so much!
Hello I’m going back to Crete September 2021. I just bought a home in Plakoti Village in Rethymnon. I’d like to join a group of expats and learn more. I happen to be a vegan diet.
@@dceuro399 oh dear 🙈 all the places there have extreme damp problems in the winter 🙈 that's why people sell them quickly! Good luck 👍
@@mariaharborne9995 damp problems??
@@dceuro399 How is vegan life in Crete? We are planning to move next year.
I am a Greek American, newly retired and hoping to escape Los Angeles for good... I've been researching different Islands. The only two Islands I've visited were Santorini and Chios, where my parents were from-( this was back in 1995.) Crete seems to have a lot to offer. Hopefully, we US citizens will be allowed back in Greece soon!!
I’m in the same boat, although I have visited more of the islands. I dream of retiring to Matala. The SoCal fires have filled my lungs with so much smoke, I can’t wait to get out. καλή τύχη!
Sorry for the late reply :) Crete, I think is a very wise choice :D
Matala is such a special place, for those of you who don't know anything about Matala... here's our Matala video ;) ruclips.net/video/V7FDKh6lhBI/видео.html
You are always welcome.Greece is your country also.
I'm here ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘
Laura, that's great, enjoy your time in Crete!
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds Thank you so much, is amazing!!!! 😎😎😎🙏☺️😉
The snails OMG!!!!!!
The place to be
Crete remembers me a lot Mexicos beaches
Crete is insane...
Agree :D
....and a little more. 🙃
I want to buy a home there, for my retirement and holidays. But I've never even visited! 😁
Love for Crete cam happen also at a distance 🍺
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds it looks and feels amazing, thanks for the video!
@@sitrepSNAFU thanks for the feedback Sum! Glad you like it!
Nice video. It looks like it is more oriented to tourists though. I want to move there
My great great grandfather was from Crete. I'd love to move there for a year. What are the hurdles with COVID?
I like her voice
dancing during covid?? I guess there were no lockdowns....a place I could LOVE!!
What do you mean? No dancing during Covid 🙂🙂 . The footage is from a few years ago 😋 🍺
Creta is beautiful nice video like&subscribe best regards :)
Hi, welcome 🙂
Very insightful video!!
I am planning to go and live in Crete for two months.
I tried to book a place through air bnb, but it seems that most places are booked or don’t rent for longer than a month.
Do you have any recommendations as to where I could find a place, a real estate in Crete that rents furnished homes or something similar ?
Hi thanks 😊 Try the Facebook groups 😉
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds good idea actually, haven’t thought of that. Know of any ?
Thanks in advance
Just type in Crete in Facebook and filter for Facebook groups. Post your request on all of them 😊👍
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds did just that, and I’m already getting offers for places lol. Thanks again
That's great, good luck
What’s the cost of living in Crete?
Where’s the best place for a family holiday please
Would choose Chania for any type of holiday and would rent a car to visit as much of the island as I can.
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds thank you
vacationing is one thing.. but living there is entirely different no?!
J’ai construit une maison à Akrotiriu face à la mer. Le but était d’y vivre le restant de ma vie.Malheureusement mon conjoint n’aime pas le soleil, ni la mer, ni la plage ni notre piscine. Il est originaire de l’Himalaya et préfère vivre en altitude dans les montagnes du nord du Pakistan loin de la mer. Ne pas réaliser ses rêves est dur mais les réaliser et ne pas pouvoir en profiter c’est encore pire.
Hi Are you Despina? Your voice remind me my friend despina im Mara
Nope not Despina. But have a friend Despina also 🙂
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds Your friend Despina live in syros?
Nothing abt the over 4000 year old of Crete's history???
Sorry couldn't fit all in one short video...
Are you Björk?
Not that I know of
Bill Tom
Crete is beautiful but living here can make you crazy. And it gets boring of course. Summers too hot winters too cold. Climate wise there are better countries.
What is the average temperature in summer and winter?
Google adverts. 👎
Amazing . But snails 🐌 🤮
Some parts of Crete 😂 and you are showing only chania that contains the most bastards cretans that will do everything for taking your money away places like chania are not worthy of wasting you money on ... I’m Cretan 😏
Cringe😁
Not just Chania 🤣apationas pandoo 👍
Would you recommend people to move there?
Not to boast but I’m currently sat in Rethymnon 😅….. on holiday but now looking at housing 👍🏽
Are there good Gyms? i didnt find much on google.
For sure there are but not too many small business are on Google. Try the Facebook groups 😉
@@ThoughtsforHappyMinds Thanks yeah i got a job offer in Chania and as an active gym goer i need a good gym.
Good luck 🤞
Moaressi Kriti Para poli. Tria evdomades i Sunwing Makrigialos Beach resort has developt my llove Agapi. Polli oreou Kriti, Kalo Taxidi. Emenna me lenne.Anna.KaliMera.efcharisto.
Hi, my husband and I are moving to Chania later next month and I would love to know if the scene where [4:50] the couple are dancing salsa/cha cha cha is from Chania, and by happenstance would you know if there are any salsa clubs operating in Chania? We love dancing salsa and wherever we travel we always try to find a venue to dance salsa, but since it'll be the winter season we don't think there we'll be many places open. I would much appreciate it if you could let me know. efxaristo. Gia!
Hi Anki, pretty sure there normally are, don't know exactly what's happening with Covid, but locals should know ;) Enjoy Chania!
I was born there and for sure want to end up there....It is a magical place and always in my heart....
You are right! And probably you'll end up living there :))
I just bought a place in Plakoti village in Rethymnon. Can you tell me a bit specifically about my new home location? I’m a vegan diet single man I’ve been to Crete before
I would love to live there. Is there jobs there?, How would one support himself?
I am an Arab girl who read Zorba's novel and found Crete and loved it very much. I hope to visit it😢❤
Hi! Do you recommend moving lnog-term to what area of Crete if I like to have walking distance access to the beach and restaurants?
Hi, there is no right or easy answer for your question... The best thing to do is to stay at least a few days in each area that you find interesting for you. Just keep in mind that most of the touristic area dedicated to beach tourism are not so lovely during winter. The walking distance to the beach thing... This might costs you more than it might worth... Personally I really don't mind driving as long as the location I'm in brings me peace and quiet. I loved Chania the most, as a city, for the vibes, people and food. I would start looking around that area, but there are many other options out there. Start from one place and then ask the locals where to go next, they'll be more than happy to guide you. Cheers and good luck!
Great video！can't wait to go there after watching this...and yes...I'm definitely a beach hawk too...hhhh
Happy Crete-ing