10 Things to Know Before You Relocate to Greece
Thinking about relocating to Greece? You're not alone. Thousands of people are making the move every year, drawn by the lifestyle, the climate, and the flexibility of remote work.
But here's what most people don't expect: it's not finding the right home that catches them off guard. It's the move itself.
In this video, we break down what actually matters when relocating to Greece, from logistics and timing to costs and coordination. We spoke with Diederic and Petra Salis from Speedy con Salis, a company specialising in relocations between Northwestern Europe and Greece, who shared practical insights from years of hands-on experience.
In this video, you will learn:
•Why the relocation itself deserves as much attention as finding the right property
•What drives moving costs — and how to reduce them
•Why volume matters more than distance when calculating your budget
•Which items are better to replace in Greece than to transport
•How ferry schedules and weather can affect your delivery timeline
•What local logistics to prepare for at your Greek address
•Why having your new home ready on time is more important than you think
•How shared transport options can help lower costs
•What proper packing looks like for long-distance, mixed road-sea routes
•How to build flexibility into your plan to avoid unnecessary stress
Because the move itself directly affects how you experience your first weeks in Greece. When everything arrives as expected, settling in is simple. When it doesn't, it can overshadow what should be an exciting new beginning.
At Elxis — At Home in Greece, we've been helping people buy property in Greece for over 35 years. While our expertise is in real estate, we know that a successful move is about much more than the property itself.
For a deeper dive into everything covered in this video, read our detailed blog article here: https://elxis.com/relocating-to-greec...
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - 0:34 Why relocation to Greece is more than choosing a house
0:35 - 0:54 Growing demand for relocation to Greece
0:55 - 1:12 Overlooked aspects of relocation planning
1:13 - 1:45 Expert tips on relocation to Greece
1:46 - 2:06 Relocation logistics in Greece explained
2:07 - 2:37 Understanding relocation costs and expectations
2:38 - 4:00 Practical advice for relocating to Greece
4:01 - 4:29 Starting your life in Greece smoothly