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Packing & Budgeting for Your Cretan Holiday

Aside from that new bathing suit and beach towel, you may be uncertain about what to pack and budget for your trip to Crete. Rightly so; Cretas  climate commands a unique fashion and budgeting strategy. Following are suggestions geared for travelers who plan to sample the pleasures of city and country on their Cretan holiday. Most important, we recommend traveling light; take only what you need and leave the rest!

Packing for: Women, Men, Children

Budgeting

Women

Pack:

• Casual, sporty clothing: casual shorts, tank tops, t-shirts and other light-cotton shirts and skirts
• Good walking shoes and/or sneakers (preferably broken in before the trip)
• One to two pairs of dress shoes (one pair for dining, one pair for dancing)
• Hiking boots, if you plan to hit the trails or to go in Samaria Gorge.
• Bathing suit.
• Light jacket, plus a wrap you can use with a dress (for air-conditioned restaurants and star-gazing sessions on the beach)
• One nice dress for a semi-formal evening out.
• Sun hat or other head covering
• Light, water-based skin moisturizer. This is a must; the sun and humidity will dry out your skin.
• Sunscreen: at least SPF 15
• Waist pack or backpack (something other than a purse) to carry with you when out and about

Leave behind:
 

• Socks (except to wear with sneakers)
• Heavy coats
• Sequins and taffeta. All of Cretas dining establishments are informal.
• Hair conditioner. The combination of hair conditioner, humidity and heat may leave your hair flat.

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Men

Pack:

• Casual, sporty clothing: shorts, t-shirts and other light-cotton shirts
• Swimming trunks (Hint: They should fit well enough around the waist so they won't slide down when swimming in the surf)
• One sport coat if you plan to dine at a fancy restaurant (most restaurants in Crete do not require jackets, collars or ties).
• One or two pair of long pants
• Good walking shoes and/or sneakers (preferably broken in before the trip)
• One pair of dress shoes
• Hiking boots, if you plan to hike
• One light jacket (for breezy moonlight stolls on the beach)
• Sun hat or other head covering
• Light, water-based skin moisturizer
• Sunscreen: at least SPF 15

Leave behind:

• Ties
• heavy coats
• socks (except to wear with sneakers)

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Children

Pack:

• One pair of sneakers
• Socks for the sneakers
• One pair of sandals (preferably good walking sandals)
• One sweatshirt or long-sleeved shirt
• Light jacket
• Several pairs of long pants or leggings
• T-shirts, shorts
• Bathing suit
• Sunscreen, SPF 30-50
• Hat

If your child weighs less than 10kilos  and you plan to rent a car, you can either bring a children's car seat or booster seat, or arrange to get one through your car rental company. Crete has both a car seat and seat belt law.

If your child is younger than 6, we recommend bringing a stroller or baby backpack for walking, hiking and/or sight-seeing.

Leave behind:

• Heavy coats
• Sweaters, sleepers and flannel pajamas (especially for babies; they can get overheated here)

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Budgeting Guide

All prices is in EURO

Although the following figures are estimates, they may help you budget for basic vacation-related expenses in Crete. Of course, fast food or Souvlaki is the least expensive, but the meal prices are based on the assumption that you'll want to sample some of Crete famous "plate lunch" and other delightful local dishes. These price estimates are per person:

• Breakfast and lunch: $2 - $6

• Dinner: $5 - $20

• Gourmet meal: $15 - $35.

• Beer, mixed drink or specialty drink: $1,5 - $6

• Gasoline: $0,7 - $0,8 per gallon.

• Taxi: average $1 upfront charge, plus 0,35 cents per kilometer

• Public transportation: Crete, has an extensive bus system. Bus prices, routes and schedules

• Movie admission: $8,8 adults; $5  children

• Souvenirs: Expect to spend between $5 and $40 per person you are buying for (a good t-shirt can cost up to $6,5).

NOTE: If you are on a tight budget, you may want to consider staying in a apartments or hotel with a kitchenette, and cooking some of your own food.
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