Crete Island Warnings Or Dangers

 3 Reviews   Recently it has come to my attention that two tourists from my country lost their way in the Gorge of Samaria. It's hard to believe that such thing happened but as a result they were found several... 

 2 Reviews   No historical objects can or should be taken from Greece. In Crete you'll come across pieces of art and architecture created before Christ, looking abandoned. Never remove anything to take it... 

 1 Review  As in other areas of Greece please do not throw toilet tissue down the toilet, but put it in the bin provided as the plumbing system cannot and will not cope with it failure to do this could reasult... 

 2 Reviews  I have encountered very strong winds in some parts of Crete. While high in the mountains I have stepped out of my car to take some photos and I was struck with very powerful unexpected winds. However... 

 1 Review  The gorge is very beautiful but be careful when it's hot. When we walked the trail it was also hot and the day after our trip, they closed the gorge because it was too hot. A man died of a... 

 1 Review  Be careful on the roads, especially while cross. Drivers just don't see pedestrians. Even if you stand on a pedestrian crossing it will pass several minutes when some car stops and allows you to... 

 1 Review  We had a great cruise with Diogenes of the Zeus Casual Cruises. This is definitely not for people who get seasick, at least in the Cyclades and Dodecanese. We love the waves, but the ships have... 

 kat-m Says:  The one thing that spoilt our trip to beautiful Vai beach was a young girl walking her dog. As dogs are want to do it fouled on the sand and she just covered it... 

 punkpin Says:  Be careful driving in Crete. Cretians drive like they are on the German Autobahn, even though they are likely on a windy mountain road. Drivers that are happy... 

 88Starflite Says:  They don't ask nor do they tell you when you rent a car or motor bike that you need a international drivers license. If you get caught or in a accident you will... 

 88Starflite Says:  I hiked above the caves and can say that I shouldn't have as it can result in you getting hurt or your knocking a rock down the hill that would hurt someone... 

 alectrevor Says:  Some of the towns of Crete, the footpaths are in a poor state of repair or none existant, this could be caused by the cars being parked on the footpath blocking... 

 Jawnuta Says:  There is really nothing to be afraid of when on Crete Island.The worst thing that can happen to you is the hangover, but I guess it is up to you.Driving on... 

 glamourprincess Says:  If you do take your top off, you risk being filmed by the bartenders at Havanna (a pub in the barstreet) and they show it on a big display on a wall outside the... 

 glamourprincess Says:  Before we went to Crete we were told that there were so many break-ins and thefts on the island (especially in Hersonissos). We just ignored it because we... 

 Sheefy Says:  Make sure you warm up before the walk and do factor into your over all holiday itinerary the strain the walk will put on your body , can have a knock on effect... 

 nickandchris Says:  On two occasions we have been "accosted" by old men leading donkeys. Once was on the way to the Diktean Cave when the old boy insisted I sat on his donkey.... 

 brosbabe Says:  Do not use this car hire firm. After paying up front for two days hire and paying extra for special full insurance, so if anything happend we were covered, we... 

 siso010 Says:  for the first time I dont find something to write in warning and danger page.We just met one thing which converted into positive feedback.,we lost one of our... 

 Jannick_L. Says:  We wanted to make a hike through the Kourtaliotiko gorge, via the venetian bridge, the old and new monasterium of Preveli and ending at the beach (see "off the... 

 Jannick_L. Says:  When you want to rent a car, motorbike, scooter: no problem at all to find a place to rent it. BUT TAKE CARE ....... Some of the prices are very low and very... 

 Nixter01 Says:  Take your time whenm crossing this road, it took us about 10 minutes to eventually cross and thats with stopping in the middle !They are loopy ! Its quite scary... 

 Conflictrealms Says:  While i was in crete, there were plenty of taxi's to take us to the harbour town of Hania... However, the trip in the taxi wasnt much of a Taxi ride, it was...