5 Things We Love About Living in Crete One Year | Expats in Greece

Join Rett & Katina as they celebrate a full year of living in Crete, Greece! From breathtaking landscapes to the vibrant local culture, they dive into the top 5 things that make Crete an incredible place to call home. In this video, they share their personal insights on the unique experiences and hidden gems they’ve discovered over the past year as expats on this enchanting Greek island.

Discover how Crete’s diverse scenery—spanning mountains, beaches, and charming towns—makes it a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Rett & Katina explore local favorites in Chania, Rethymno, and Agios Nikolaos, shedding light on the rich traditions, lively festivals, and unmatched culinary experiences Crete has to offer. From savoring traditional Cretan dishes to enjoying local festivals like Panigiris, they highlight the flavors and festivities that make living in Crete truly special.

Whether you're curious about adjusting to Greek island life, or simply daydreaming about moving to Crete, this video offers a genuine look at what it’s really like to live as an expat in Greece. Don’t miss their stories, tips, and reasons why Crete has stolen their hearts!
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00:00 Introduction to life in Crete
00:39 Crete is gorgeous
01:28 Cretan Food
04:17 Exploring the villages
04:42 Greek culture
07:10 Weather

[buckw]

We're planning on Crete for September or October 2026 for 2 weeks. We love traveling for food, so I'll keep watching for your next videos.

[peggydunkerly]

You guys are incredible sharing an incredible place!

[pamelaramey]

Thank you guys for your insight on Crete!

[yipas]

Hey guys, you are amazing. I've just found out your channel and i started following ya at once. It's good to know that there are people from other countries making up their minds to relocate and coming here. If you love travelling around at least in Greece, feel free to visit northern Greece in Thessaloniki and all of the other cities around it. You'll love it for sure.

[barbaracall]

Thanks so much for the info! We are def digital nomads looking for a home :)

[tasoszisis]

Congrats to both of you, very interesting work!how are you doing with the greek language you are trying to learn?

[Luggruff]

Nice video! However, high 50's to low 60's Fahrenheit is a bit of a stretch. Right now at 20.55, 5 January, it's 51 F in Chania, and will get down to 48 later tonight. And this is a warm January.

[robertewelsh]

I'm a new viewer and [now] subscriber to your channel and am enjoying your take on living in Crete in Chania. Crete is somewhere that has been on my radar for a while as a potential place to relocate to after living in South-Western Turkey for the last eight years. I am an Irish passport-holder, so the legalities of residence are not an issue, what with it being in the EU.
I'm interested to hear what made you choose Chania over Heraklion or elsewhere in Crete. I understand the desire to be in a city / town that is big enough to cater to a multitude of needs and wants, but what about Chania put it above all other locales in Crete?

[tresovrnines]

We are considering spending October through March outside of the US. Can you help me understand what life is like in the winter/Off Season? We don't love crowds, so off-season works for us just fine. Just not sure if it would be worth it to spend these months in Crete and not get the benefits of the really nice months of shoulder- and peak-season. What about the wind during this time of year? Seems like that might be a problem as well. Thanks for making these videos, very helpful.

[SuziVallas]

I would love to see where you live, like your neighborhood. Can you give me more information about renting long term.

[koromachbharat]

its not crit, its Kreta. u shold learn at least how to prononce d names