{"id":4235,"date":"2025-08-12T23:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T06:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bekins.world\/?page_id=4235"},"modified":"2025-08-13T00:48:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:48:42","slug":"moving-to-athens-from-canada-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/moving-to-athens-from-canada-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Athens, Greece  from Canada &#8211; Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1d8efe83 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:2rem;padding-left:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:25px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-top-width:3px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-bottom-width:4px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:8px;flex-basis:24.9%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af07d510100c349cc1e25ad850526057\">Arrange Moving to Athens Now<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>[wpforms id=&#8221;4107&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.mx-clock-europe-athens40 * {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-size: 12px !important\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mx-localize-time\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='mx-clock-europe-athens40 mx-clock-live-el'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bg-img-url='https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/plugins\/mx-time-zone-clocks\/includes\/admin\/assets\/img\/clock-face2.png'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-time_zone='Europe\/Athens'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-city_name='in Athens'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date_format='12'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-digital_clock='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang_for_date='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-show_days='true'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-showSecondHand='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrow_type='classical'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-super_simple='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrows_color='green'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>Relocating to Athens<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving to Athens from Canada is moving from the Great White North to the land of ancient gods and sun. Athens, Greece, is a city of stunning historical significance and vibrant modern life. Planning ahead makes a big difference. <a href=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/staff-devoted-to-international-moves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you<\/a>, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video eplus-wrapper\"><video height=\"360\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 360;\" width=\"640\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Athens.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Athens.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">While the idea of escaping Canadian winter for year-round sun is enticing, the best time to move to Athens is early fall, from September through October. The weather is warm and pleasant without the scorching heat of July and August, that often exceeds 35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F), and when many locals escape to the islands. It&#8217;s also a great way to avoid: the heat caused brownouts and the massive tourist crowds. The low season, from November to March, is an option if you don&#8217;t mind cooler, rainy weather, when the city has a more relaxed pace and is with lower prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving day can be stressful, even in Athens, so there are a few things to keep in mind. Be prepared for intense traffic congestion, especially in the city center. Parking is a significant challenge, as many Athenians live in apartment buildings with limited parking. You should also be aware of the city&#8217;s infrastructure. Unexpected water shut-offs occur and the air conditioning in many buildings may not be as powerful as what you&#8217;re used to in Canada, especially during the summer heatwaves. It\u2019s also wise to get used to the idea of not flushing toilet paper, as the sewage pipes are often too narrow to handle it. Bureaucracy in Greece is notoriously slow and heavily reliant on in-person visits. Lastly, Greeks love to talk\u2014especially about politics, food, and family. While English is widely spoken, especially among younger people, learning a few basic Greek phrases will go a long way in making connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">NOTE: Greeks don&#8217;t actually call themselves &#8220;Greeks.&#8221; The term &#8220;Greek&#8221; comes from the ancient Romans. In their own language, the locals refer to themselves as <em>Hellenes<\/em> (\u0388\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7\u03bd\u03b5\u03c2) and their country as <em>Hellas<\/em> (\u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03c2) or <em>Ellada<\/em> (\u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1). You will also often see the country officially referred to as the &#8220;Hellenic Republic.&#8221; While people will understand if you call them Greeks, using the term Hellenes is a nod to their rich history and a mark of respect for their cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving from Canada\u2019s wide-open spaces to Athens\u2019 dense and buzzing neighborhoods is a big adjustment, yet a very exciting leap into history, sunshine, and a completely different lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-844f208ca079c652fea21dddf535b891 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-6-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/greece\/athens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Weather in Athens\">To check the Weather in Athens&#8230; Click Here<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>More Help With Moving to Athens<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b2dee26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bda58e2d5fed51ded65098eac6bf12ca wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.2\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Athens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cost of Living in Athens\">Cost of Living in Athens<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofathens.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"City of Athens\">City of Athens<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/about-greece\/government-and-politics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Government of Greece\">Government of Greece<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/canada\/en\/services\/other-services\/circulating-private-vehicles-in-greece-for-permanent-residents-abroad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Import a vehicle into Greece\">Vehicle Importation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85cc4c9f5398ffd33a50132bf5fe7571 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/canada\/en\/consulate-general-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Greek Consulate in Vancouver\">Greek Consulate \u2013 Vancouver<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/canada\/en\/consulate-general-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GreekConsulate in Toronto\">Greek Consulate \u2013 Toronto<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/canada\/en\/the-embassy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Greek Emassy in Ottawa\">Greek Embassy \u2013 Ottawa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-989692ca2b38ed9ae83f27bb3b25e536 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong>To make a call to Athens<\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 011 (outside North America)<br>\u2022 Dial 30 (code for Greece)<strong> <\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 210 (Athens area code)<br>\u2022 Dial the local phone number<br> or the cell phone number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-371281c21853104c8fa7dd9ecd8b580b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-9-color\">In Athens use 112 for emergencies.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fcd02e7d653bc0a7f95d0de1ed5a9f5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/canada\/en\/services\/visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Moving to Greece from Canada \">Greek Visa and Immigration<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/minfin.gov.gr\/en\/tax-policy\/tax-guide\/income-taxation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Greek Taxation\">Taxation Information<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantinvest.com\/blog\/greece-healthcare-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GreekHealthcare &amp; Insurance\">Greek Health Care<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c00a00036c846253018c88efa5efb99c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/missionsabroad\/en\/about-greece\/history-and-culture\/society.html?page=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Greek Education\">Greek Education<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca2b3e5fdf62ed654869ff1e81baab47 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.uoa.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"University of Athens\">National and Kapodistrian University of Athens<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hua.gr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Karokopio University\">Harokopio University<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arrange Moving to Athens Now Relocating to Athens Moving to Athens from Canada is moving from the Great White North to the land of ancient gods and sun. 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