Central taxi stands in smaller towns often display a list of local taxi fares, which will save you any anxiety about over-charging. Make sure the driver uses the meter – in remote areas taxis may not have a meter, so agree on a price before setting off. Taxis can be found in the cities and most places tourists congregate. Hail a taxi for short trips and post-hike pickups Fares are typically under €10 per person. Confirm schedules ahead, especially for smaller beaches, where ferry services may be limited.

You can catch a small boat or water taxi at many stops between Elafonisi in the west and Hora Sfakion in the east. On Crete's beautiful southwest coast, a network of passenger ferries links the beaches and resort towns in summer – a few villages can only be easily reached by boat. Fares are fixed and regulated by the government, and many buses have free wi-fi.įerries link beaches and villages along the coast near Elafonisi © WhitcombeRD / Getty Images Take a ferry to reach Crete's stunning beaches In small towns, a cafe near the central stop may sell tickets or you can simply buy them on the bus. Otherwise, you can buy tickets from booths at bus stations. Don't expect to just turn up and get a seat in the period immediately before and after Greek Easter. When traveling on busy routes such as the trip from Hania to Iraklio, it might be worth buying a ticket online to have a seat reservation during holiday periods. In rural areas, you can hail the bus from the roadside.

In smaller towns, there will simply be a bus stop on or near the central square or another prominent spot. These are usually centrally located and have services such as toilets and mini-marts. Iraklio has two bus stations, each with services to different parts of the island, but most large and medium-sized towns in Crete have one bus station. The unmissable beach at Elafonisi only has one bus a day making the two-hour run south from Hania in the summer. Small villages off the main roads and remote beaches may only see one or two buses a day, so you might need to plan on staying the night.

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