EarlMCook
3/3/2014 17:18 EST
Hello all.. My wife and I was seriously considering moving to Greece after retirement. Both of my wife's parents emigrated to the U.S. so she is in process of obtaining her Greece/EU citizenship. We are planning a vacation in July to explore the possibility of purchasing a condo in Athens, with the thought that one of our nephews could serve as a caretaker over the next couple years. It sounds crazy to our friends... but we figure my federal retirement and social security will go further in Greece. we currently live in Washington D.C. and cannot imagine being able to retire here. Any war stories, encouragement, or discouragement will be appreciated. we are just starting the planning process. Opa!!!
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hellenic
3/10/2014 10:13 EST
Hi!
If you thinking to retire in Greece i suggest you to think about the area of Halkidiki. It is a lovely area with good climate, beautiful sandy beaches and easy access to the second bigger city in Greece. For more information about the area and some offers you can visit www.hellenicliving.gr
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iremia
6/12/2014 07:31 EST
I have lived in Greece for almost 10 years. In that time I have seen a number of people cam and go.If they go. It seems to take two years for people to pack their bags and leave. So I recommend you rent for a year and find where you really want to live. The only issue we have found is the lack of social care in the health service. You are reliant on friends & family or paying for a nurse if a stay in hospital is needed. The health service is very good. But, if you don't have a good support network or money, then health insurance is a must.
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karenh1963
8/27/2014 11:21 EST
Hi to you both, we are retiring to Greece also, but we are going to a place named Agria just 10k away from Volos, the reason we are going there is that its quiet a friendly place and for traveling and visiting the other islands around its quite central, so take a look and see what you think, if you like the hustle and bustle of big cities then Athens is the place for you.
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EarlMCook
10/3/2014 19:27 EST
Well.. I have an update.. my wife and I visited Greece for some preliminary house hunting. we visited a small town of Kastri, near Tripoli, and found a property that was in the family.. and learnd that a last surviving relative passed away. My wife is obtaining her EU and Greek citizenship and wants to pursue legal means to see whether she has a claim. is this blog helpful? or only a advertising platform for Cigna?
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sdgaylord
1/23/2017 12:48 EST
I'm looking for someone to guide me thru the visa process. I'm retiring get this year and I will be getting my visa in July. But I have questions. SUE
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OldPro
1/26/2017 12:01 EST
Start a new post rather than tagging on to one that is years old sdgaylord.
Provide as much background info as you can. Your nationality, retire to where, etc.
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eferreira
4/3/2017 12:20 EST
Hi
My husband and I are planning to retire there in 2020!! My Mom was a Greek national and I am looking to get dual citizenship as well. Our family is from Glyfada, but we are think to move out to the country a bit more! Can't wait...keep positing what you are doing for the move...would love to compare notes. We live outside of Sacramento, CA.
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