Property for sale in Crete, Greece

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About Crete, Greece

Search for property in Crete on PropertyIndex.com – the UK’s fastest growing overseas property website. Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands and traditionally the most popular with property buyers. Investment property in Crete is one popular buying option with investors looking to potentially cash-in on Crete’s appeal among holidaymakers. For this reason, buy-to-let property in Crete is one purchasing option favoured by some buyers, while others purchase property for sale in Crete for use on holidays in Crete and rent out their Cretan property while they are not using it. PropertyIndex.com features a range of properties for sale in Crete, including houses, apartments, land, villas, commercial property, detached Cretan homes, bungalows, townhouses, beach property, flats and village homes. Whether you are looking for retirement property in Crete, a second home abroad, holiday homes or investment property in Crete; start browsing PropertyIndex.com for your ideal Cretan property.

Crete has proven to be a popular overseas destination with those looking for Greek island holidays as well as property buyers searching for overseas properties for sale. Dramatic mountain scenery, picturesque fishing villages, fabulous beaches, verdant countryside in the north and rugged natural beauty in the south characterise this famous Greek island, attracting holidaymakers and buyers looking to purchase investment property in Crete to rent out to the thousands of tourists who visit what is the largest of the Greek islands.

Crete boasts the longest and sunniest tourist season in Greece so it’s little wonder that buy-to-let property in Crete has attracted the interest of property investors looking for the potential of rental returns. Holiday homes and retirement property in Crete are also popular buying options. When deciding where to purchase property in Crete, buyers and investors are faced with a range of options. Chania (Hania/Xania), Iraklion (Iraklio/Heraklion/Heraklio), Lasithi (Lassithi) and Rethymon (Rethymo) are the four main areas where purchasers searching for property in Crete can choose from a selection of houses, apartments, villas, commercial property, traditional Cretan stone houses, bungalows, townhouses, village homes, flats and land for sale.

While some buyers favour new-build apartments and luxury villas in Crete, others opt for properties in Crete which are in need of restoration. Property in Chania and the surrounding area is a popular choice with buyers, particularly those looking for retirement property in Crete. The former capital of the island, Chania is Crete’s second biggest city which is a lively tourist resort offering beautiful beaches and a range of activities including water sports and golf. Properties in the Venetian quarter are said to be among the most sought-after yet difficult to come by. Villas with pools can also prove to be a popular buying option as such properties in Crete can earn healthy rental yields during the peak holiday season in Chania.

Other popular regions among house-hunters searching for property for sale in Crete include the peaceful village of Vamos and its surrounding area, where a slice of the authentic Greek lifestyle can be enjoyed by property buyers and holidaymakers alike; the charming port town of Rethymnon (Rethymno) – the third largest town in Crete; and Inahorio, a pretty village near to Elafonissi Lagoon – one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches. Whether you are searching for retirement property in Crete in one of the island’s tranquil villages; investment property in one of Crete’s tourism resorts, or a holiday home in Crete; start browsing PropertyIndex.com today for a wide selection of properties for sale in Crete.