Greek Real Estate Websites, Wildfires & Full Moon Night

Your latest Expats in Greece newsletter

Hi there - I hope you’re having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world right now.

Greek Real Estate Websites

One of the most commonly asked questions people have when planning a move to Greece, is what Real Estate websites to use.

Many of the sites you may be used to using in your own country have no, or at best limited coverage for rental and sale properties in Greece.

You’ll find that each island or region has their own specialist real estate companies, which is only useful when you’ve narrowed down where you want to relocate to.

In the mean time, there are a handful of useful Greek websites to know about, all with good English versions of the site.

You can find out more here: Real estate agents in Greece

Wildfires in Attica (Athens)

I’ve mentioned in a different email (check out a copy here), that there are some climate considerations to be aware of when planning a move to Greece.

This was made painfully relevant with the recent wildfires in the Attica region which threatened the northern suburbs of Athens.

It’s very easy to brush these things off with thoughts like “It’s been happening for years”, however you need to know that people’s houses were burned down, and thousand’s were evacuated.

Think it can’t happen to you? I know one person who not only had a close call with the Athens fires as it got closer to property, but then went on holiday to Fourni island - only to be evacuated from their hotel when a wildfire hit the north of the island!

Re-read my climate considerations post and even the repatriation post if you are planning a move to Greece - you might thank me later.

Full Moon Night August

Let’s part in a slightly more positive note!

Over a hundred archaeological sites, historical monuments and museums in Greece will open their doors to the public for the August Full Moon, on 19 August 2024.

There’s numerous events including music and plays all over the country. Way too much to go into here!

So, check out here the August 19th Full Moon Events in Greece

And that’s all for now,

Until next week!

Dave