Is it safe to walk around Chania at night?


Is it safe to walk around Chania at night? The island is known for its friendly locals and laid-back atmosphere, and the crime rate is low. However, as with any destination, it is important to take the usual safety precautions such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of your surroundings, and not leaving your belongings unattended.


Is it safe to walk at night in Greece?

Still, you should stick to main roads filled with bars and lights. Don't go wandering off down dimly lit streets and sketchy-looking alleyways. Walking around Omonia, Patissia, or Exarchia at night is a definite no. Some areas of Monastiraki, Ermou, Psiri, and Syntagma Square, although central, are also pretty sketchy.


What is the least touristy part of Crete?

10 Places in Crete Only Locals Know
  • The Agrotouristic Village of Vamos.
  • Zacharioudakis Winery.
  • Islet of Gavdos.
  • The Fishing Village of Loutro.
  • Lefka Ori Mountains.
  • Kalogeros Beach.
  • Tromarisa Gorge.
  • Vreiko Cave.


Is it safe to walk around Crete?

The island is known for its friendly locals and laid-back atmosphere, and the crime rate is low. However, as with any destination, it is important to take the usual safety precautions such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of your surroundings, and not leaving your belongings unattended.


Is it safe to walk at 10pm?

By analyzing injury and fatality statistic from various agencies and collating time of day with pedestrian strikes, the agencies discovered that the most dangerous time to walk is between 6 PM and Midnight. That six-hour stretch of evening/night is when well over 50% of all pedestrian accident occur.


Do you tip in Crete?

There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.


Where do celebrities stay in Crete?

Elounda Gulf Villas has just earned it's place in my top 5 favourites and here's why. Elounda is a beautiful simple fishing village in the North of Crete. Over the years it's attracted the worlds rich and famous with the likes of Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Saudi Royal Family choosing to holiday here.


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