The biggest Greek island, Crete is a hotspot for overseas buyers. And it’s no wonder why. Crete boasts of great natural beauty, such as the Samaria Gorge, and a choice of beaches, including the pink sands of Elafonissi Beach. Discover the vibrant towns of Heraklion, Chania and Agios Nikolaos. We have a great selection of property for sale in Crete, we have land plots for sale, affordable apartments, family houses and luxury villas.
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Building plot of 2031 m2, nicely positioned inside the seaside tourist resort of Istron, Agios Nikolaos, Crete. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of 400 m2 on up to two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough of space ...
€155,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Large anoramic seaview building plot, nicely positioned on the slope of the hills of Chavgas, west of the coastal village of Plaka, in the highly established elite tourist region of Elounda, Crete. From its elevated position, the plot will always en...
€675,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
A modern villa, completed in 2023. This beautiful residence stands on a private plot of 2500 m2, on a hillside offering panoramic views of the town of Agios Nikolas and the Mirabello Bay. The cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and several sandy beac...
€1,800,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Building plot of 1056 m2, located in the south-western outskirts of the cosmopolitan tourist town of Agios Nikolaos, a nice residential area where many high and middle class locals have built their houses. It has the planning permission (allowance) ...
€97,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Building plot of 641 m2, nicely positioned at the foot of the hill of Agios Charalampos, inside the town of Agios Nikolaos, enjoying views of the town and even the sea. It faces a rather quiet asphalt road and it is very close to many amenities. It ...
€326,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
An old stone house, nicely positioned at the traditional village of Kato Pines, close to the tourist resort Elounda and the sandy beaches. The building is a total of approximate 120m2 on two floors (60m2+60m2), on a private plot of about 200m2. It ...
€95,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Located in the heart of the traditional little town of Neapoli, only a short walk to all the shops, cafes and taverns. The town of Agios Nikolaos and the nearest beaches are a 10 minute drive from here. This apartment has a good size of about 80sqm,...
€69,000
Ierapetra, Greece
Seaview building plot, 4682 m2 in size, nicely positioned on the slope of the hill, just a few hundred meters to the east of the beach and bay of Tholos, North-East Crete. From its elevated position at about 130-140 meters above sea level, the land e...
€267,000
Ierapetra, Greece
This magnificent detached villa is less than 10min drive from the picturesque coastal resort of Makrigialos, Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete and within 300 meters from some of the most beautiful beaches of the area. The property is 136m2 on a wonderfully ...
€375,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
This is a 1st floor apartment of 138m2 in a very beautiful and popular neighborhood of Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. The apartment is a very short walk to the sea and to a couple of sandy beaches and not far from the towns shopping center. The fla...
€190,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
This is a 1st floor apartment of 76m2 very close to the center of the tourist town of Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Crete. The apartment is a short walk to the city lake and to the towns shopping center. A couple of sandy beaches are 5-10' walk from the ...
€150,000
Sitia, Greece
This beautiful house of 200 m2 was built in 2010. It is positioned in a village on a mountainside just 10km from the quiet coastal Cretan town of Sitia, very close to several of the best beaches of the area. It features an apartment on the ground fl...
€260,000
Ierapetra, Greece
Fairly large buildable olive grove of 5424 m2, nicely positioned in the quiet, peaceful the countryside north of the coastal town of Myrtos, near Ierapetra and the south coast of Crete. The land enjoys views the surrounding countryside, the hills an...
€58,000
Sitia, Greece
3 bedroom house located in a quiet and beautiful area of Sitia, very close to the city center and in a walking distance, 2-3', to the beach. The 2 storey building of 205 m is built with excellent materials and high standards. It has spacious veran...
€410,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Large building plot of 6803 m2, located in the outskirts of the cosmopolitan tourist town of Agios Nikolaos, enjoying views for the valley and the surrounding hills and mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of u...
€197,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Large plot of building land, nicely positioned in a nice and quiet residential area in the northern outskirts of Agios Nikolaos, Crete. From its slightly elevated position, the land enjoys nice unobstructed views of the sea, the town of Agios Nikolao...
€330,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Building plot of 5015 m2, located in the southern outskirts of the cosmopolitan tourist town of Agios Nikolaos. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a villa or villas of up to 220 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Pl...
€148,000
Ierapetra, Greece
It is a luxurious villa, which has been built on a 3.000m2 plot of land about 3 km outside the town of Ierapetra on the road to Makrigialos. The plot is level with a slight inclination to the South offering wonderful and unobstructed view of the Liby...
€3,600,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
This is a convenient 1970's first floor apartment for renovation, located in the main traditional square of Kritsa village with all the shops, taverns and bus stop. The house needs some work to become modern again and could make a comfortable 80 sqm...
€65,000
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Set at the top part of the lovely village of Pirgos, Kalo Chorio this is a habitable ground floor apartment in need of modernization/renovation. Pirgos is part of the village complex of Kalo Chorio and is within walking distance to a sandy beach (1,...
€70,000
The largest of Greece’s islands, Crete is a popular destination for overseas buyers to hunt for their dream Greek home. In the Your Overseas Home 2023 survey, nearly 30% picked Crete as the number one location in Greece that they would want to own a property. And this is no surprise.
Crete has over 1,000km of coastline. So, with any property for sale in Crete, you’ll have a generous pick of beaches for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling. Vai Beach is surrounded by the greatest palm forest in all of Europe. While Elafonissi Beach turns heads with its pinkish sand. If you like to feel that you have earned flopping down on the sand, Crete also has hard-to-access beaches that can only be reached by ferry or hike, such as Agiofarago Beach.
By flight or by ferry, Crete has good transport links to the rest of Greece and Europe. It has two international airports, Heraklion and Chania, with seasonal flights to the UK lasting from April to October. From April to October, Crete enjoys temperatures in the 20s. July is the hottest month with an average daily maximum of 30°C and twelve hours of sunshine a day. From June to August, there is almost no chance of rainfall. The coldest month is January with highs of 15 degrees and just four hours of sunshine.
On the eastern side of island, you’ll find the largest region, Heraklion. It is home to two of Crete’s most noteworthy monuments, the Minoan Palace of Phaestos and the Minoan Palace of Knossos, which has had many rebuilds since it first came to be in 2,000 B.C. The enchanting main town, from its port to its buildings, tells of the city’s Venetian history. This includes the spectacular Fortess of the Koules, which dates back to the 13th century. To soak up even more history, head to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Heraklion remains an important and busy port city today. Matala Beach and Agia Pelagia Beach are both popular, well-organised and family friendly. While Malia Beach is the best for dancing well into the night.
Chania is Crete’s second largest city. In the Old Town, the Venetian impression has been long-lasting: it’s felt through its architecture and narrow streets. Plus, it is home to the magnificent Yali Tzamisi, the oldest mosque in Crete. Over in the New Town, you’ll find newer buildings, shops and restaurants – it has a less touristy feel, but more day-to-day living is done here.
Plus, Chania is home to the longest gorge in Europe, the Samaria gorge in the White Mountains’ National Park. A national park and a World’s Biosphere Reserve.
Located in the northeast of Crete, Agios Nikolaos is a magnet for holidaymakers. It is situated on the Gulf of Mirabello, a stunning natural bay surrounded by the mountains. Even more beautiful is the Lake Voulismeni, known to the locals as simply “the lake”, according to legend, it was once the bathing spot of Athena and Artemis. The port has a lively atmosphere, it is great for a nibble in one of the taverns, shopping for trinkets or just a leisurely stroll. North of Agios Nikolaos, you’ll find the famous 5-star resort, Elounda.
If you’d prefer to live in a town with a more relaxed vibe, the smaller Sitia might interest you. Plus, should you be seeking an even quieter atmosphere, Crete has villages with a less discovered feel.
On the Your Overseas Home property portal, we have a mix of beachfront and inland properties for sale, and everything in between. Plus, we have land plots for sale in Crete for as little as €50,000. It should be noted that land plots for sale with sea views are available for closer to €90,000. For around €65,000, you purchase an old village home in need of renovation. If you like the idea of owning an old home but would rather that it had already been renovated, then you will need a budget of at least €100,000. Additionally, we have houses for sale in Crete boasting of features such as a swimming pool, sea and mountain views. If you’re seeking luxury property for sale in Crete, we have incredible multi-bedroom villas with stand-out features like security, a private gym and a jacuzzi. Good luck on your Crete home hunt.