Being the sunniest southernmost island of Europe, Crete is one of the most popular destinations not only for holidays, but for one`s summer house, or permanent residence.

If the time has come for you to retire from your employment and you are ready to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime`s efforts, Crete can provide you with everything you dreamt for.

You most definitely have heard of the many holiday resorts in Crete. Casteli, Palaiochora, Apokoronas, Akrotiri, Omalos , the Samaria Gorge, Platanias, Agia Marina, the city of Chania , and many more places have been chosen by thousands of Europeans as a suitable location for their permanent residence.

It has been confirmed that the cost of living in Crete is one of the lowest in Europe, and the quality of life is one highest.

Social and healthcare services are equal to the rest of the European Union.

The life expectacy of the Cretans is the highest in Europe, and this is due to their nutrition with local products, to their life style, and to the climate with an average sunlight 300 days a year.

It follows that you should you be thinking of taking that "Giant Step" and improving your quality of life away from the stressful life you may now be leading :