| Crete is the largest of the Greek islands. Situated | | | | modern concrete blocks in seaside tourist areas. |
| between Europe and Africa. It has varied | | | | More and more people are turning to the stone |
| landscapes, mountains, deep gorges, fertile valleys | | | | built houses which cost a little more to build but |
| with small villages surrounded by olive trees and | | | | are much more adaptable to the hot sun and |
| rich farmland as well as the miles of sandy | | | | have minimal upkeep since once the stone is |
| beaches. In the villages you can find tavernas | | | | sealed it will withstand the elements for many |
| where can take refreshments and listen to the | | | | years. |
| sound of Greek music, the tinkling of goats bells | | | | One of the problems we have come across for |
| and watch the locals going about their daily life. | | | | prospective purchasers is that more and more of |
| A magical island filled with a multitude of wild | | | | them are wanting to rent out properties for extra |
| flowers — around 2,000 in all. Of these | | | | income until they retire, and in order to do long |
| 2,000 around 200 are found growing wild only on | | | | term rentals it is necessary to have an EOT |
| Crete. From orchids to peonies, from crocus to | | | | licence this is a licence issued by the Greek tourist |
| wild iris, whatever the season there is always | | | | Board to guarantee a certain standard and size of |
| something special to be found. Of all the flowers, | | | | rooms. The whole mystique of gaining an EOT |
| Crete’s orchids are the most famous and | | | | licence seems to be quite hard to fathom and |
| abundant. Botanists, artists and photographers | | | | therefore Cretian property consultants are inclined |
| come from around the world to enjoy their | | | | to advise people when building to build to the EOT |
| beauty. This floral paradise is easily accessible | | | | sizing standards and this enables them to either |
| from northern Europe and is just a short flight | | | | apply for a licence, or to tell future purchasers |
| from many major airports. Now that Easy Jet is | | | | that they can do so. This means that they can |
| making direct flights to the island from the UK and | | | | optimise their investment. |
| other carriers are waking up to the potential for | | | | Investment in property in Crete is still very sound |
| tourism other than just sandy beaches and hot | | | | and expanding every year — and there are |
| sun, the market for all kind of visitors is opening | | | | various crete property experts that cover the |
| up. | | | | whole of Crete and aims to offer a |
| Cretan Traditional Homes — are attractive | | | | knowledgeable and personal service to all enquires. |
| and blend into the landscape, completely unlike the | | | | |