Useful things to know

Here are some useful things to help you enjoy your visit to Crete...

When driving, it is expected that you pull in and drive along the hard shoulder to let the Greek drivers pass you – everyone does it. 

When driving, don’t put your hand up as a thank you  – an open hand gesture is considered extremely rude!

Some key words

Good morning – kalimera
Good afternoon/ evening – kalispera
Good night – kalanikta
Yes – ne
No – oshi/okhi
How are you? Ti kanis?
I don’t understand – then kataleveno
How much – poso
Do you speak English? – milate anglika?
Please – parakalo
Thank you – epharisto

Beer – beera
Wine – krasi
Water – nero
White – aspro
Red – cochino
Bread – psomi
Milk – gala