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Inside Background
Culture 
Crete shares with Greece a laid back and friendly outlook on life. Cretans are...
Last edited: 03 May 2008
Health & Safety 
As you may have experienced on other Mediterranean islands, Crete is considered...
Last edited: 07 May 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Depending on where you go in East Crete you'll find well-stocked tourist...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Weather & When to Go 
The southernmost of the Greek isles, Crete enjoys mild winters and searing hot...
Last edited: 28 June 2007
Food and Drink 
Tavernas in Crete vary greatly in price and quality and it is best to apply...
Last edited: 13 March 2008
Hotels with Free Wifi 
Aquis Zorbas Village ,Chersonissos, Hotel with Free wifi Internet access. Aquis...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Knossos Palace 
The Palace of Knossos is the most important monument in Crete. The...
Last edited: 22 August 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most visitors to Crete will pass through Nikos Kazantzakis International...
Last edited: 04 March 2007
Public Transportation 
Public transport in Crete is suprisingly efficient and reasonably priced. The...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
The main road, the national road, is easy to drive on.  Drivers on Crete are...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Rugged Mountain Driving 
It takes good planning (and courage) to drive the rugged Psiloritis, Crete's...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A new and relaxing way to discover the hinterland of Crete is by the Little...
Last edited: 14 August 2009
Events & Festivals 
Rethymno, the 3rd city on Crete has always been the cultural heart of the...
Last edited: 29 February 2008
First-time Visitors 
Crete is a remarkable and complex combination of places, landscapes, people...
Last edited: 12 July 2008
Things to Do 
Crete in Greece, an island with sandy beaches and crystal, blue waters. The...
Last edited: 28 June 2007
Museums & Attractions 
Museums are less common in Crete than actual ruins and excavation sites. The...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Nightlife 
Fortunately, the space on the small island of Crete can accommodate two types...
Last edited: 05 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The best way to discover Crete is by foot. The island is ideal for walks, long...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
Sports & Activities 
Diving For many years scuba diving was restricted to places that where given...
Last edited: 24 January 2009
Cretaquarium  
Cretaquarium is in Gouves,about 12 km from Hersonissos. It has more than 30...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Driving in Crete 
There are enough internet information or interesting stories about driving in...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Gortys in Crete 
Gortys or Gortyn is one of the most important ancient cities of prehistoric...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
Phaestos 
Phaestos the second most important Minoan city after Knossos is situated 6,5 km...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
walking 
Crete is famous for its walking possibilities and all year, but specially in...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
Winter holidays on Crete 
Many visitors to Crete always believe that the island is only for summer...
Last edited: 14 July 2008
Archaeological Museum of Sitia 
Sitias tiny museum is the third biggest on Crete. Difficult to find (just off...
Last edited: 30 October 2009
Loutro 
Loutro in Crete, Greece  Loutro lies on the south coast of Chania Prefecture in...
Last edited: 13 May 2008
Samaria Gorge National Park 
The walk through Samaria is 16 km long. Starting at the plateau of Omalos and...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The cretan kitchen has been called one of the healthiest of the world, because...
Last edited: 22 August 2009
Elotia Restaurant Gouves 
This is a family-friendly restaurant. On arriving you will be greeted by a...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Summary of Restaurants 
Crete is not a common destination for American tourists. If you are lucky or...
Last edited: 14 July 2008
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Inside Greece: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Greece is one of about 30 European countries that uses the Euro as currency...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Emergencies 
General Emergency number in Greece is 112. This number can be called when faced...
Last edited: 15 March 2008
Important Phrases 
The bill please - To logariasmo parakalo Where is .... this (address, monument...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
Telephones 
Phone cards can be purchased from small shops in every city, as well as street...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Tipping & Etiquette 
Most of the Greek hotel stays include breakfast (BB) and fewer of them...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Athens airport transportation 
There are several options for getting from the Athens airport to downtown but...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
Before posting - help us to help you 
Before actually posting on the forums there are a few things that really help...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
Driving in Greece 
This “inside page” is not designed to be critical of Greece or the Greeks.  It...
Last edited: 11 November 2009
Electricity in Hotels 
In most Greek hotels, you must insert your room key into a slot by the door to...
Last edited: 16 December 2007
How to: Ferry trips in the islands 
Many people do an island hopping during their trip in Greece. Ferry trip is a...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Pharmacies 
Pharmacies in Greece have different opening hours to some other countries...
Last edited: 20 March 2009
Planning your trip to greece 
Greece is a country with thousands of years of culture. Before you decide where...
Last edited: 11 June 2007
Plumbing in Greece 
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
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