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
@@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
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!
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❤️
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!
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.!!!
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
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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 ;) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V7FDKh6lhBI.html
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!