Where to Stay in Crete While Looking for a Permanent Home

If you’re coming to Crete to go house-hunting, then, first of all, check for a comfortable place to stay because you will be exhausted by the end of the day.

According to your region of choice, start by booking comfortable accommodation. In this section, I discuss home rentals too.

Living Abroad: Moving to Crete

If you are someone who loves to visit Crete, and you are wondering how you can make it, even more, a part of your life, one possibility worth considering is simply moving there for good.

A lot of people do this each year, and there are many great reasons why you might want to do it. Want an example? Me!

But what should you bear in mind when you are about to undertake such a move? In this post, we will help you to work out how to approach this so that you can get the most out of it possible and truly enjoy it.

Finding A Place in Crete

First of all, you will want to make sure that you are actually able to find a place to live, for obvious reasons.

This should not be too much of a challenge, but you need to make sure that there is somewhere you are going to be happy with, or else you are simply not going to enjoy living in Crete at the end of the day.

You have a few options here. Firstly, you could build your own place. That would require the help of an architect, some land you have permission to build on, and a vision.

Making A Living

If you are going to live in Crete full-time, you need to make sure that you have some kind of possibility for making a living there – unless you happen to be retiring.

You might be taking a freelance job with you, but even then you need to make sure you can actually do it from Crete, which is not always the case.

If you are going to look for a job out in Crete, you should probably do that before moving, to ensure you have prospects to go for.

There is plenty of information online about making a living in Crete, so it’s a good idea to seek that out and make use of it before you make any rash decisions.

All being well, you should be able to find decent work in Crete, as with anywhere else. If you want more tips on this, feel free to get in touch with me. I sued to have a full-time job in Crete, even not speaking enough Greek, and I did it from home (yay!!). Besides, I host my food tours in Summer, and I also write this blog.

Leaving It All Behind

Remember that moving to another country is a huge undertaking. You need to consider not just what is ahead of you, as above, but also what you are leaving behind.

If you are anything but one hundred percent happy with the idea of leaving your normal life behind, you should make sure that you are thinking it through before you do anything in a rush.

Try some long-time rental and a 6-month work contract. Get used to the way locals live and make really, really sure it’s your cup of tea!

The last thing you want is to be disappointed, which happens a lot more than people tend to think it does.

As you can see, there is much to gain from moving to Crete, and also some things to consider, so make sure that you are doing so carefully before you do anything else.
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More resources to enhance your Crete adventure

Start by checking out my ultimate guide to planning your trip to Crete, packed with helpful essential information. Explore the articles on prices in Crete, common mistakes to avoid, and insider secrets for an unforgettable experience.

When it’s time to plan, explore the best places to visit on Crete Island, discover my tours and activities, and be amazed at Crete’s incredible beaches. If you are exploring specific areas like Heraklion, Rethymnon, Lasithi, and Chania, I’ve got detailed guides to help you make the most of your time.

Suggested accommodation in Crete

No time to read all my accommodation guides? Check out these places to stay:

• Heraklion: So Young Hostel ($), Capsis Astoria ($$), Galaxy Hotel ($$$).
• Chania: Cocoon City Hostel ($), Porto Antico ($$), Hotel OFF ($$$).
• Rethymnon: Matthias Hotel ($), Archipelagos Hotel ($$), Avli ($$$).
• Agios Nikolaos: Villa Galini ($), Hotel Port 7 ($$), Minos Beach Art Hotel ($$$).

More useful travel resources

• Check out all the digital travel guides I’ve specifically written about Crete. They are affordable and practical to check from your mobile.
• Find convenient ferry tickets with Ferryhopper.
• Welcome Pickups offers a convenient pre-paid airport transfer service, while Discover Cars is my favorite engine for finding a rental car on the island.
• To book adventures, tours, and cultural experiences, I recommend Get Your Guide for its flexible cancellation policy.

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