Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pensions
Pensions are indistinguishable from hotels. They are categorised as A, B or C class. An
A-class pension is equivalent in amenities and price to a B-class hotel, a B-class pension
is equivalent to a C-class hotel, and a C-class pension is equivalent to a D- or E-class
hotel.
Rental Accommodation
A really practical way to save money and maximise comfort is to rent a furnished apart-
ment or villa. Many are purpose-built for tourists while others (villas in particular) may be
owners' homes that they are not using. Some owners may insist on a minimum stay of a
week. A good site to spot prospective villas is
www.greekislands.com
.
Business Hours
While opening hours can vary depending on the season, day or mood of the proprietor,
some generalisations can be made (
Click here
).Note that while the government estab-
lishes opening hours for major sites, at the time of research these hours were inconsistent
across many of the major sites due to issues with staffing and wages. Always try to
double-check opening hours before visiting.
STANDARD OPENING HOURS
Reviews do not contain business hours unless they differ from those listed here.
Bannks8am-2.30pm Mon-Thu, 8am-2pm Fri
Barrs8pm-late
Caffes10am-midnight
Club
Clubs10pm-4am
Post o
t offffiicesRural areas 7.30am-2pm Mon-Fri; urban offices 7.30am-8pm Mon-Fri,
7.30am-2pm Sat
Resttauurantts11am-3pm & 7pm-1am
SShops8am-3pm Mon, Wed & Sat; 8am-2.30pm & 5pm-8.30pm Tue, Thu & Fri (in
Crete: 9am-2pm Mon-Sat. On Tue, Thu & Fri shops open again in the afternoon
around 5.30pm & stay open until 8.30pm or 9pm; all day in summer in resorts)
