Greek MP Calls for Faster Rethymno Land Cadastre Registration

Tuesday, 2 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greek Member of Parliament Evangelos Apostolakis raised the issue of land cadastre registration in Rethymno during a recent parliamentary session. The cadastre is the official national land registry that records property ownership across Greece, and incomplete registration in certain areas of Rethymno has created legal uncertainty for landowners and buyers. Apostolakis called for faster progress in completing the mapping and registration process in the region. While this matter primarily affects property owners and local residents, visitors considering purchasing or renting property in the Rethymno area should be aware that some land titles may still be in the process of formal registration. Rethymno is located on the northern coast of Crete, roughly midway between Heraklion and Chania, and remains a popular destination for its Venetian old town and beaches.