There is a large foreign community in Crete which is growing rapidly by the years. Since Greece has opened up its laws to allow foreigners to purchase property there have been a steady influx of people moving to Crete either permanently or temporarily in the summer months.

There are a few international organizations that arrange walks, social evenings etc.


Cretan International Community (C.I.C)
Chania & Rethymnon

See their website for more details, membership etc:

www.thecic.eu

The CIC produce a monthly newsletter with articles, local  events, classifeid ads etc.  and is available to buy from:
Chania
"To Pazari' secondhand shop, Daskalogianni St, Splantzia, Chania.
Kalyves
Papyrus Bookstore
Rethymnon
News Stand, Agnostou Square, Rethymnon.

INCO
The Cultural Organisation of the Foreign Residents of  Aghios Nikolaos - International Committee.
Agios Nikolaos

INCO was formed in 1998 to represent the interests of all of the foreign residents in the town and the surrounding villages.

See their website for more information:

www.inconews.com


Other
There are Associations for the Germans, French,  Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Italians and Dutch. 
 

Mountaineering Club of Chania
(Greek Club.. everyone welcome)
90 Tzanakaki St.
Chania
Information courtesy of Carol Palioudakis www.livingincrete.net and from her book "Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, Working, Retiring & Buying Property in Crete"