Properties for sale in Greece

Building land, 7140 m2 in size, nicely positioned on the slope of a hill, just a bit north of the traditional village of Sfaka, in the region of Mochlos, North-East Crete. From its elevated position (about 300m above sea level), the land enjoys wonderful, unobstructed views of the sea, the hills and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a villa or villas of up to 263 m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Plenty of space would be left to make pool(s), open & covered verandas and terraces, parking space, garden areas, etc. There is road access via a dirt road and electricity, water and telephone connection with broadband internet are close by (approx. 100m away). Only a few hundred meters to the nearest village, the pretty village of Sfaka. 4.5 km to the coastal village of Mochlos with its small harbour and a few great fresh fish tavernas. The coastal town of Sitia and Sitia airport are only about 30 kilometers away. The town of Ierapetra is about 25 mins away and Agios Nikolaos, the capital of Lasithi, is about 30-35 mins away. These towns have all types of shops and amenities that you would expect to find in a modern European town. Mochlos is a picturesque fishing village set in a landscape of great natural beauty. It combines a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere with friendly local inhabitants and a range of tavernas and bars renowned throughout Crete. You can visit the small island of Mochlos with its archaeological site of an ancient Minoan settlement, swim in the crystal clear waters of the bay or just watch the unforgettable colours of the sunrise and sunset.

Building plot, nicely positioned in the area of Vathi, south of the town of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, enjoying views of the surrounding countryside, the hills and the mountains. It is 1914 m2 in size and has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to a total of 195 m2, built on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make swimming pool(s), terraces, pergolas, parking space, garden, etc. The plot has good asphalt road access and electricity, water and phone / internet lines are present. Several wonderful organized sandy beaches are only a short drive (2-3 minutes) from the land. Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture of Lasithi, is about a 5-minute drive away. The international airport of Heraklion is about 45 minutes by car from here. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

Rural building land, 4863 m2 in size, nicely positioned on the gentle slope of a hill in the area of Lakonia, close to the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos. From its elevated position, the land enjoys wonderful unobstructed views of the valley and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 217 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Plenty of space would be left to make swimming pool(s), open or covered terraces, pergolas, parking space, garden, etc. There is road access and services like water and electricity supply, phone and internet lines are available right next door. The land is less than a 10-minute drive from Agios Nikolaos and several organized sandy beaches and not more than 50 minutes from the international airport of Heraklion. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

This building plot of 601 m2 is nicely positioned within the village limits of Kato Pines, about an 8-minute drive from the main town of Elounda and its organized sandy beach. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 240 m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make pool(s), open & covered verandas and terraces, parking space, garden, etc. The plot enjoys nice views of the village, the surrounding countryside and the hills and mountains. It has good asphalt road access and electricity and water are present. 4 kilometers (about 8 min. drive) to the center and to the sandy beach of Elounda. An 18-minute drive to the town of Agios Nikolaos, the province capital of Lasithi. About an hour’s drive to the international airport of Heraklion. Elounda was a small fishing town on the Mirabello Bay, on the island of Crete. Although fishing is still a large part of life in this very picturesque area, tourism has taken over as the main industry of Elounda. It is part of the municipality Agios Nikolaos. It is popular with European tourists and has many hotels including several 5*hotels. Elounda is also the closest major town to the former leper colony of Spinalonga. The town is a 10 minute drive to Agios Nikolaos and the village of Plaka (Lasithi). Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has a several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

4 similar ground and 1st floor apartments 1km from the picturesque and developing coastal resort of Makrigialos, Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete. The building is located in a very peaceful area enjoying the nature while one of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the area is 600m away. Each apartment is approximately 33 sqm and consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a bathroom with bathtub. At the moment there are 4 available apartments, 1 on the ground and 3 on the first floor. The ground floor apartment has a front porch and the 1st floor apartments have their own balconies. The unit enjoys beautiful surrounding views, has good road access and easy parking on the spot. In the same building is for sale a larger apartment of 180 m2, more details are available HERE. The traditional fishing village of Makrigialos is situated in the south-east area of the island of Crete. It is an unspoilt area known for its spotless sandy beaches and good climate. There are plenty sea front tavernas and cafes as well as shops, pharmacies and other services in the village. The larger town of Ierapetra is a 20 minute drive from Makrigialos. The international airport of Heraklion is a 1 hour 35 minute drive from Makrigialos.

Located in the region of Chavgas, just above the pretty fishing village of Plaka and overlooking the famous historical island of Spinalonga. On this plot of 573 m2 it is allowed to build a villa or villas of up to 240 m2 on one or two floors plus basement as well as verandas, pergolas, terraces, swimming pool, parking space. This location belongs to the broader high-class tourist region of Elounda and villas built here can generate a great rental income and have a high resale value. The property enjoys views of the sea the valley and the surrounding mountains. The plot has road access and services like electricity, water and phone lines with broadband internet are present. The nearest village is a wonderful seaside village called Plaka. Plaka is about 4 km from here. Plaka has a few tavernas, cafeterias and shops. There is also a large pebble beach and a small harbor from which boats leave and go across to Spinalonga island. The town of Elounda is 8.5 km from here. The province capital Agios Nikolaos is approx. 18 km away. The international airport of Heraklion is about an hours drive from here. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has a several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

Large building land, 20,386 m2 in size, nicely positioned on the slope of a hill, north of the coastal town of Ierapetra, at the south coast of Crete. From its elevated position, the land enjoys distant views of the sea, the hills and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a large villa or villas of up to 400 m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Plenty of space would be left to make pool(s), open & covered verandas and terraces, parking space, garden areas, etc. There is road access via a dirt road and electricity, water and telephone connection with broadband internet are close by (approx. 150m-200m away). Only about 3.5 km to the town of Ierapetra and about 4.5 km to the town's organized beach. Ierapetra has all types of shops and amenities that you would expect to find in a modern European town. The international airport of Heraklion is 87 km away (about 70 minutes by car).

Building plot of 1024 sq. meters, nicely positioned in the quiet and peaceful Cretan village of Kounali and enjoys unobstructed views of the sea, the surrounding countryside and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to a total of 400 sq. meters on one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make swimming pool(s), terraces, pergolas, garden, parking space, etc. The plot has road access and services like electricity, water and phone line with broadband internet are present. The land is only 10 minutes from the beach and very near the centre of Kounali. The village offers a tavern and a few kafeneions and is near to Latsida and Neapolis that offer many ammenities. Milatos and the seaside resort Milatos Beach is less than 10 minutes drive from Kounali. Malia and Hersonissos which offer many options in restaurants and nightlife are 12 and 15 minutes away. Kounali is a 20 minute drive from Aghios Nikolaos, 10 minutes from Neapolis and 40 minutes from Heraklion international airport.

This building plot of 1252 sq. meters is nicely positioned in the quiet and peaceful Cretan village of Kounali and enjoys unobstructed views of the sea, the surrounding countryside and the mountains. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to a total of 400 sq. meters on one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make swimming pool(s), terraces, pergolas, garden, parking space, etc. This plot has road access and services like electricity, water and phone line with broadband internet are present. The land is only 10 minutes from the beach and very near the centre of Kounali. The village offers a tavern and a few kafeneions and is near to Latsida and Neapolis that offer many ammenities. Milatos and the seaside resort Milatos Beach is less than 10 minutes drive from Kounali. Malia and Hersonissos which offer many options in restaurants and nightlife are 12 and 15 minutes away. Kounali is a 20 minute drive from Aghios Nikolaos, 10 minutes from Neapolis and 40 minutes from Heraklion international airport.

Building plot of 340 m2, nicely positioned inside the traditional village of Milatos, Crete. It enjoys nice views of the sea and the surrounding village and countryside as well as the hills and mountains behind. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 170 sq. meters, built on one or two floors, plus basement. Enough of space would be left to make a swimming pool, on open or covered terrace, pergola, parking space, small garden. The plot has direct asphalt road access and the ground is flat thus very easy to build on. All services such as electricity, water supply and phone lines with broadband internet are on the spot. It is only about 1.1 km (walking distance) to the coast of Milatos where many very good fish tavernas, a fishing port and a nice small sandy beach can be found. There are other (pebble) beaches nearby. Milatos is a very picturesque village in north east Crete with a mountain range as a backdrop and the blue sea spread out in front. With fish restaurants, tavernas and other small shops it’s a low key tourist area and a favourite week-end get away for Heraklion city dwellers. It lies between the towns of Malia and Neapolis where supermarkets and other amenities are available, and is about a 10 minute drive to these destinations. The international airport of Heraklion is just a 35 minute drive away.

Seaview building plot of 702 m2, nicely positioned inside the coastal part of the village of Milatos, Crete. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 240 sq. meters, built on one or two floors, plus basement. The plot has direct asphalt road access and all services such as electricity, water supply and phone lines with broadband internet are on the spot. It is only a short walk (400m) to the sandy beach of Milatos, around which can be found several very good fish taverns, a mini market and a fishing port. Milatos is a very picturesque village in north east Crete with a mountain range as a backdrop and the blue sea spread out in front. With fish restaurants, tavernas and other small shops it’s a low key tourist area and a favourite week-end get away for Heraklion city dwellers. It lies between the towns of Malia and Neapolis where supermarkets and other amenities are available, and is about a 10 minute drive to these destinations. The international airport of Heraklion is just a 35 minute drive away.

Building plot of 853 m2, nicely positioned at the southern border of the pretty village of Milatos, in the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, enjoying views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. A part of 302 m2 (facing the road) is within the village urban planning zone and has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 211 m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make a pool, open & covered terraces, pergolas, parking, garden. The plot has good road access and services (electricity, water and phone lines with broadband internet) are available on the spot. In a quiet area of the peaceful village which is habited all through the year. The sea and the beach is only about 1 kilometer from the plot (about a 15-minute walk). Milatos is a very picturesque village in north east Crete with a mountain range as a backdrop and the blue sea spread out in front. With fish restaurants, tavernas and other small shops it’s a low key tourist area and a favourite week-end get away for Heraklion city dwellers. It lies between the towns of Malia and Neapolis where supermarkets and other amenities are available, and is about a 10 minute drive to these destinations. The international airport of Heraklion is just a 35 minute drive away.

A large rural building plot of 10.414 m2, nicely positioned right at the edge of the village of Kounali, enjoying wonderful unobstructed sea and mountain views. It has the planning permission (allowance) for the construction of a house or houses of up to a total of 300 m2, plus basement and attic. Plenty of space would be left to make swimming pool(s), open or covered verandas and terraces, parking spaces, garden areas, etc. This land faces the asphalt road and has immediate access to electricity, water and phone line with broadband internet. This very interesting property combines the benefits of undisturbed countryside, sea views and peaceful surroundings. It's only 10 minutes by car from the beach and very near the centre of Kounali Village. The village offers a tavern and a few kafeneions and is near to Latsida and Neapolis that offer many ammenities. Milatos and Milatos Beach is a 10 minutes drive from Kounali. Malia and Hersonissos which offer many options in restaurants and nightlife are 15 and 20 minutes away. Kounali is a 25 minute drive from Aghios Nikolaos, 15 minutes from Neapolis and 45 minutes from Heraklion international airport.

Fairly large non-buildable plot 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. It faces an asphalt road and enjoys views the surrounding countryside, the hills and the mountains. The land is not buildable and can be used as an olive grove or camping site or similar use. There are about 90-100 olive trees on the land. Included in the sale is a small plot of 189 m2 on he opposite side of the road which isn't buildable either. The coastal town and the beach of Myrtos are only about a 3-minute drive away. Supermarkets and other shops for daily basic needs can be found in Myrtos. The larger town of Ierapetra, which offers larger supermarkets and many more amenities, is approx. a 20-minute drive away from the land. The international airport of Heraklion is about an hour's and 15 min. drive away.

This is a special building with good prospects for renovation, in a quiet environment with nice outdoor spaces and views of the village and the countryside. Sfaka is a village that offers a few tavernas/cafes and shops. It is only a short drive to the beautiful coastal village of Mochlos where you can find sandy beaches, a fishing port, several shops, bars, cafes and taverns. The property is located in an elevated position of the village, accessible by car and used to be an old traditional kafenio. The building has a total size of approximately 150sqm on 3 levels. It is proposed to be renovated to become a cottage with 2-3 bedrooms and an independent guest house. However, it can be lived at the same time, as most rooms of the house are functional. On the middle level, which is accessed by an external staircase with a nice balcony, there is a large dining/living area and a small cooking area. To the two sides and just behind this space there are 3 rooms, 2 of that in need of renovation. They have a front patio and some metal stairs leading to the exernal bathroom of the property, which is totally functional. From there an additional metal staircase leads to the top level of the house, where there are 2 large bedrooms in good condition, with a balcony overlooking the village and the countryside. On the lower, ground level of the property, there is a large space, which needs renovation and could become a comfortable independent guest apartment. The property is sold just as it is. There is good road access. Sfaka is located in the centre of the Lassithi region, at a distance of 40 minutes from the province capital of Agios Nikolaos, about 30 minutes by car to the town of Ierapetra and 35 minutes from Sitia. The international airport of Heraklion is an hour and twenty minutes’ drive from Sfaka. Τhe smaller airport of Sitia, with domestic flights and some charters during the summer, plus the port is 35 minutes from Sfaka.

This building plot of 3707 m2 is nicely positioned on the slope of a hill, facing the valley and the hills of Pines, about an 8-minute drive from the main town of Elounda and its organized sandy beach. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a villa or villas of up to 200m2 on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make pool(s), open & covered verandas and terraces, parking space, garden areas etc. The plot enjoys nice views of the valley, the villages (Kato Pines & Pano Pines) and the surrounding hills and mountains. It has good asphalt road access and electricity and water are present. 4 kilometers (about 8 min. drive) to the center and to the sandy beach of Elounda. An 18-minute drive to the town of Agios Nikolaos, the province capital of Lasithi. About an hour's drive to the international airport of Heraklion. Elounda was a small fishing town on the Mirabello Bay, on the island of Crete. Although fishing is still a large part of life in this very picturesque area, tourism has taken over as the main industry of Elounda. It is part of the municipality Agios Nikolaos. It is popular with European tourists and has many hotels including several 5*hotels. Elounda is also the closest major town to the former leper colony of Spinalonga. The town is a 10 minute drive to Agios Nikolaos and the village of Plaka (Lasithi). Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has a several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

Building plot in the area of Lagada, near the popular tourist resort of Makrygialos at the eastern south coast of Crete, only 300m from the beach. The land is 550 m2 in size, inside the village planning zone. It has the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses / villas of up to 200 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement and attic. There is good road access and all services (electricity, water, telephone, broadband internet) are on the spot. The land enjoys nice sea and mountain views. Only 300 meters to the wonderful sandy Beach of Lagada. The tourist resort of Makrygialos, that offers restaurants, supermarkets and many other shops and amenities, is only a short drive away (2 km). Ierapetra, the largest town at the south coast of Crete, offering all kind of amenities, is 27 km to the west. About 120 km to the International Airport of Heraklion. Only 39 km (45-minute drive) to the Airport of Sitia.

Building plot of 205 m2, nicely positioned on sloping ground in the northern part of the traditional village of Kritsa, enjoying lovely unobstructed views of the valley, the hills and the mountains. The property consists of one plot of 187 m2 plus a smaller plot of 18 m2 next to it (205 m2 in total). Both plots combined have the planning permission (allowance) for a house or houses of up to 124 m2, built on one or two floors, plus basement, plus optional pool. Old buildings of 63 m2 already exist on this property which can be torn down in order to build something new. There is direct asphalt road access and services (electricity, water, telephone, broadband internet) are right on the spot. The center of the village of Kritsa with plenty of shops, taverns and other amenities is in easy walking distance (450-500m away). Agios Nikolaos, the municipal and provincial capital, as well as several nice beaches are about a 10-minute drive away. The international airport of Heraklion is about a 50-minute drive from here. Kritsa is one of the oldest, largest and most picturesque villages in Crete. It’s built on a hill and surrounded by olive trees and beautiful countryside. The village of Kritsa is part of the municipality of Agios Nikolaos and has about 2300 inhabitants including a many expats from several European countries and other parts of the world. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 40 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.

Seaside building plot in Koutsouras, near the popular tourist resort of Makrygialos at the eastern south coast of Crete, nicely positioned only 65m from the sea. It enjoys views of the Lybian Sea in the south and the mountains in the north. It is 504 m2 in size, positioned inside the village planning zone allowing it to build a house or houses of up to 240 m2 + basement + pool(s), terraces, pergolas, parking, etc. There is good road access (asphalt) and all services (electricity, water, telephone, broadband internet) are on the spot. Next to this plot there are two more plots for sale, each of which can build 400 m2 + basement (see PLKOU4). The pretty beach of Koutsouras is only a short walk (about 300m) away. There are a few small shops, including a minimarket as well as a few cafeterias and taverns in Koutsouras. More amenities can be found in the tourist resort of Makrygialos (only about a 3-minute drive away). Ierapetra, the largest town at the south coast of Crete, offering all kind of amenities, is about 22 km to the west. 113 km to the International Airport of Heraklion. Only 41 km to the Airport of Sitia.

Two adjacent building plots of 900 m2 each, nicely positioned at the border of the tourist area of Ammoudara, just a few kilometers south of Agios Nikolaos, right between and in walking distance to two of the best sandy beaches of the region. One of the two plots can be bought separately at the price of €79,000. One part of each plot (500 m2) is inside the village planning zone and the remaining part (400 m2) outside of it. Each plot has the planning permission (allowance) for individual houses / villas of up to a total of 200 m2, on either one or two floors, plus basement and attic. Enough space would be left to make swimming pool(s), terraces, pergolas, parking space, garden, etc. The plots have easy asphalt road access and electricity, water and phone lines with broadband internet are present. They are located in a quiet, peaceful area and enjoy views of the sea, the surrounding landscape, hills and mountains. Agios Nikolaos, the capital of Lasithi province is only about a 4-minute drive from the plots. The popular, organized, sandy beaches "Almiros Beach" and "Ammoudara Beach" are both 650 meters away (walking distance). The international airport of Heraklion is about 45 minutes by car from here. Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the county Lasithi and is located at the Mirabello Bay, north-east Crete, only 45 mins away from the international airport of Heraklion. Geographically the town is well protected from strong winds allowing sea sports and swimming nearly all year round. Although Agios Nikolaos has a population of less than 20,000 it has several banks, supermarkets, shops of every kind, doctors, a modern hospital of high standard, public swimming pool and tennis courts, yacht marina, harbour, cinema, theatre, gyms, a 9-hole golf course, schools ranging from nurseries to 6-level high school and generally all the amenities you would expect to find in a modern European town. The microclimate is one of the best in Greece and the moderate temperatures rarely exceed 30c in summer or fall below 15c in wintertime. This wonderful dry climate together with the natural beauty of the area has attracted most of the high class hotels of Greece to operate here.