What to bring
Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, a hat and sunscreen lotion. Also remember to bring along medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites.
What to wear
Cool clothing for summer, as well as your bathing suit and comfortable walking shoes. Warm clothing for winter as the temperature can drop considerably, with the wind chill factor especially prevalent on the island hilltops. We recommend you also bring a warm jacket, gloves, beanie and scarf to ensure you keep warm.
How’s The weather?
During the summer months from April to September our weather is warm to hot with wonderful balmy evenings. Temperatures can fluctuate from 25ºC – 40ºC in the daytime and can drop at night. The winter is mild at night and early in the mornings but the daytime temperatures can be pleasantly warm.
Internet
Internet access is widely available throughout the island. Almost all hotels provide internet access, either free or paid. Local coffee shops usually offer free Wi-Fi access, as many other public places do. Feel free to ask for the password, if the network is locked.
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
US visitors require a transformer and British visitors an adaptor. Most establishments provide these, alternatively they can be purchased at the airport or large electrical shops.
Time
Like most countries in Europe, Greece observes Daylight-Saving.
In summer the time goes one hour forward to 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).
In winter the time reverts back to Eastern European Time (EET) or (GMT+2)
Languages
National language is of course Greek, but pretty much all inhabitants also speak English (probably due to the fact that British tourists are by far the largest fraction of tourists). German is spoken by many as well, and Italian is well-represented, especially in the northern parts of the island.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Public power corporation, DEI, www.dei.gr
Water supply and sewerage 28310 29147 www.eydap.gr
Gas delivery www.eda.gr
Postal service 800 11 82000
In Rethymno there is a public service centre, helping you with anything from property to taxes. Ph. + 30 28310 21270 e-mail: d.rethimnis@kep.gov.gr
Centre of Veterinary Institutions/ Virus Dep:
25 Neapoleos Str.
GR – 15310 Ag. Paraskevi/ Athen
Tel. (+30) 210 6010903
Fax. (+30) 210 6011499
Airports:
Heraklion Airport (+30) 2810 397129, 397136 (info 24hrs)
Chania Airport (+30) 28210 63245, 83800 (info 24hrs)
Sitia Airport (+30) 28430 24424
KTEL bus information:
Heraklion (+30) 2810 221765
Chania (+30) 28210 93306
Rethymno (+30) 28310 22212
Ports:
Heraklion (+30) 2810 244912
Chania (+30) 28210 89240
Rethymno (+30) 28310 22276
Agios Nikolaos (+30) 28410 90108
Greek National Tourism Organisation:
Heraklion (+30) 2810 246105
Chania (+30) 28210 92943
Rethymno (+30) 28310 29148
E-mail: info@gnto.gr
Website: www.gnto.gr and www.eot.gr