
City of Dreams - Santa Claus Village in Drama
During the Christmas holidays, Drama and City of Dreams - Santa Claus Village, are the most popular destinations in northern Greece.
From December 4, 2025 to January 6, 2026., every year thousands of visitors from all parts of Greece visit the City of Dreams in Drama. Every corner of the townscape, the square, the garden, and the whole city smell like Christmas cakes, hot wine and cinnamon ...
This year, the renewed
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Why does Greece celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Every year, the holiday spirit revives the question: why do Orthodox countries not celebrate Christmas on the same day? Greece, one of the first Christian countries in the Balkans, celebrates Christmas on December 25, even though it is an Orthodox state. Do you know why?
How was time calculated in the early Christian period?
Before the calendar reform, the Romans used the Roman lunar-solar calendar that had been developing since the
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How to buy an apartment or house by the sea in Greece - experiences
There is a great interest in buying real estate in Greece. For years, Serbian citizens have been among the most numerous foreign property owners in Northern Greece. In the text below, we will answer all your important questions regarding the purchase of an apartment or house in Greece.
Can foreign citizens buy property in Greece?
Citizens of Serbia, as well as citizens of any other country, can become property owners in
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Buying Property in Greece: Key Professionals – Lawyer, Notary and Engineer
1. Buyer's Lawyer - Expert in Legal Verification
The lawyer is the only person who can check all the legal details and protect you from unpleasant surprises. Ensure yourself with a contract in which you will specify that all legal verification is the lawyer's task. Legal due diligence is exclusively the lawyer's task. He checks:
- the registration of the property in the Ktimatologio/cadastre,
- existing mortgages, annotations, and seizures,
- court disputes

Ferry lines to islands in Greece - prices and timetables
Do we know which islands in Greece we can reach by ferries? How much time do we need and what are the prices?
Explore information about regular ferry lines from the ports: Thessaloniki, Kavala, Keramoti, Athens, Igoumenitsa...
Ferry lines in Greece are numerous and connect the mainland with the islands as well as the islands among themselves. The duration of the journey and the cost of transportation by ships in Greece
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10 Biggest Mistakes Foreigners Make When Buying Property in Greece
1. Buying real estate in Greece can be an excellent decision - whether you want a vacation home\, an investment\, or a long-term residence. However\, precisely because the market is extremely active and complex\, many foreign buyers make expensive mistakes that can be avoided with a little care.
Based on various experiences (buyers, agencies, lawyers...), we highlight the most common mistakes when buying real estate in Greece and explain how to
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Costs of Buying an Apartment, House or Flat in Greece – Taxes, Fees and Additional Expenses
The aim of this text is to provide you with a clear picture and all the information regarding financial obligations before and after purchasing real estate in Greece.
The purchase of real estate in Greece can seem enticing: sunny beaches, favorable prices compared to Western European destinations, and various options for living or renting. However, along with all the advantages come significant costs that every buyer must understand before embarking on

Greek Golden Visa
The program Golden Visa in Greece allows citizens of third countries to obtain a residence permit based on investment in real estate or the economy. According to the law L. 5100/2024, this permit lasts for five years and can be renewed if the investment is maintained. Along with this program, investors gain the opportunity to travel within the Schengen zone and other benefits that come with staying in Greece. Read
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