Water (Nero)

The water on Crete is not too bad and is fine for washing or brushing your teeth , however it has a heavy lime contact and can cause stomach problems. Therefore it is advisable to buy bottled water for drinking, this can be bought cheaply and easily over the whole Island.

Pharmacy (Farmakio)

The Pharmacies in Crete are very well stocked with everything you would find in Europe however things will almost certainly have different names. Most pharmacists in tourist areas will speak passable English and it is possible to get by with that and sign language but for more serious conditions it is advisable to take enough medication for your stay with you.

Prices are favourable when compared with the rest of Europe and you will find pharmacies in big towns eg Mires and Timbaki.

Insects

As expected for the climate, Crete has the normal array of small biting insects and mosquitoes. These are mainly out hunting at night and it is advisable to invest in a machine for your room which repels them. These machines are widely available, require tablets or a gel which is inserted into them and must be plugged into an electrical supply with a European two point plug. In addition you will need gels or sprays containing mosquito repellent for when you go out in the evening.

Inoculation

Inoculation protection should exists for Tetanus, hepatitis A and B (groups of risks) as well as Diphterie. On Crete does not insist malaria a risk.

Closer information under:

www.fit-for-travel.de/reisemedizin/reiseziele/L0080.htm