Greece
What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
When we asked what advice they have for others considering retiring abroad, they advised...
"Do a lot of research before you decide to retire abroad, we did extensive enquiries into all aspects and still had things to learn on the way," remarked another expat who made the move to Paros, Greece.
"My wife and I just moved to a small village in eastern Crete about two months ago after years of coming to the island. My strong advice is to spend as much time as possible in as many locations as possible in as many different seasons as possible. Living here is different than visiting. My stronger advice is to get a good lawyer and real estate agent if planning to buy or even rent. Learn some Greek before moving and do not expect things to work like your present location. Be patient, respectful and allow yourself time to acclimate to the new way of life," explained one expat living in Greece.
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Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Greece?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Greece?
- Will I be able to find a job in Greece?
- What is life like in Greece?
- What do expats in Greece appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Greece?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Greece accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Greece like?
- What are healthcare services like in Greece?
- What are medical services in Greece like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Greece?
- What are emergency services like in Greece?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Greece?
- How are local medical facilities in Greece?
- As a foreigner living in Greece, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
If you live in Greece, newcomers to Greece would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
