Living in the birthplace of Zeus, his presence lingers after 4000 years and still influences the destiny of this island. Crete sails through the ions of past memories left behind by the Minoans, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans who settled and made it rich in history.
The Scent of Crete, with its mild climate, unique flora and geological variety Crete is more like a small country than just another island.
The sweetness of orange blossom; the fragrance of the mountain herbs: thyme, lavender and oregano; the sound of waves breaking on rocks or the sea gently caressing the sand; this is the environment where Elite Homes chooses to build and create its homes giving them colour and style which blends in with the natural beauty of the countryside.
Crete is the largest of Greece’s beautiful islands and is often known as the ‘sunshine state’ due to its mild climate and all year round sunshine. Over the past few years, it has become increasingly popular due to the relaxed Cretan way of life, the countryside, clean seas, and culture but also the lack of pollution and crime.
You can choose your very own lifestyle. Live like the locals with their rich traditions or simply enjoy one of the many small villages with a more modern approach to the old traditional ways.
Access to Crete is easy from all major capitals, thanks to its infrastructure of contemporary airports and ports, making it the ideal choice either for permanent or seasonal living.
During the holiday season from April until October, there are regular charter flights which fly directly to the two international airports of Chania and Heraklion.
Come and experience another way of living: a diet that is one of the healthiest in Europe, a lifestyle that combines the modern with the traditional. The warm Cretan hospitality, its mild climate and unique flora enables man to come into close contact with nature.
This is the place where you free yourself to explore a new life.