Crete Information!
Tourist Police
For every necessitaty that may occur, the Tourist Police is the organization best equipped to be of assistance, whether it be for general information, for dealing with a financial matter, for legal problems or for anything else.
Banks - Exchange
Crete has branches of most Greek banks which work in cooperation with the most important foreign and international banks and you will find a wide display of ATM’s spread all over the centre town area at your disposal.
Language
Greek is the official language of the island , but the majority of the locals speak English fluently even if their hospitality most of the times overcomes any potential communication problems that might come about. However , be aware that while in general the population of Crete uses the standard modern Greek language, there are distinct differences in the way certain consonants sound in the Cretan dialect, and certain Greek words are different and the accent that the locals use has many differences from the typical greek accent.
Music
Cretan traditional music exhibits a unique sound emanating from a unique instrument proving that the music of Crete is as distinct as its people . Lyra, an instrument widely used by Cretans musicians which is held vertically, resting on the thighs of the player, and is played with a bow like a violin. Mantinades are one category of songs that utilize improvisation and speak of age old concerns of love and death.
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