Greece – Retirement
Thinking of retiring in Greece? Read our guide covering residency options, living costs, and healthcare.
Greece
Tanya Korteling, Didyma, Greece
Who are you?
My name is Tanya Korteling from England, but now living in a little village called Didyma in Ermionida, Argolidas, in Peloponnese Greece, with my husband Andy. I work as a freelance SEO, Marketing and Data Consultant and also as a
Yamas! A Cultural Guide to Greek Social Etiquette and Customs
Embracing the vibrant culture of Greece is a delightful experience for expats and tourists alike. From the spirited toast of “Yamas!” to intricate social norms, understanding Greek social etiquette and customs can deepen your connection to this beautiful country and
Greece – Eye Care
Greece provides eye care through a combination of public and private services. The national health insurer, EOPYY, extends coverage across a broad spectrum of ophthalmic services for enrolled residents, encompassing consultations and certain optical allowances. That said, standard optometry appointments
Greece – End of Life Issues
Greece has a growing but still underdeveloped palliative and hospice care sector, with the bulk of end-of-life support shouldered by families and a handful of NGOs rather than the public healthcare system. When a death occurs in Greece, it must
Greece – Air Travel
Greece’s air travel infrastructure is shaped by a geography unlike almost anywhere else in Europe — a mainland connected to hundreds of scattered islands, many of which can only be reached by plane or boat. Athens International Airport serves as
Greece – Landlines and Mobile Phones
Greece operates a well-established telephone infrastructure, with a country dialling code of +30 and a closed ten-digit numbering format. OTE — now branded under the Cosmote name — dominates the fixed-line market, while Cosmote, Vodafone, and Nova are the three
Greece – Visas
Greece belongs to both the European Union and the Schengen Area, which means EU and EEA nationals enjoy the freedom to relocate there without restriction. Non-EU citizens who intend to remain for more than 90 days must secure a National
Greece – Selling Property
Disposing of property in Greece follows a legally defined process that requires both a notary and a lawyer to be present at the point of completion, irrespective of how the property has been marketed or sold. Overseas sellers can engage
Greece – Buying Property
Greece is one of Europe’s most accessible property markets for overseas buyers — the vast majority of the country is open to foreign purchasers without restriction, and EU nationals enjoy exactly the same buying rights as Greek citizens. Non-EU buyers