The information here is based on guidance from local electricity authorities, international standards such as the IEC, and insights from fellow travellers worldwide.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Crete
After testing numerous adaptors during real trips, one stood out. It performed best on safety, value and usability. This is the adaptor we suggest you take.
No adaptor with you and already abroad? You’re not out of options — many airports and local shops sell them. Still, bringing your own is the simplest way to avoid paying over the odds or ending up with something that barely works.
Crete is often combined with island-hopping trips that also include Cyprus and Malta. Plug systems can vary slightly between islands, so it’s a good idea to check.
Sockets in Crete
The plug types you’ll find in Crete are Type C and F plugs and sockets.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Type F
Type F sockets have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. UK Type G plugs do not fit into Type F sockets.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
You’ll only ever need a voltage converter if your device’s voltage doesn’t match the country’s. In Crete you won’t need one — the mains voltage is roughly the same as in the UK.
Make sure to look at the voltage label before travelling. Devices marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will operate abroad without any converter.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
Every seasoned traveller knows it’s the small hacks that matter. A luggage scale stops you from playing guessing games with your suitcase, a power bank is a lifesaver on long journeys, and packing cubes make your bag easy to manage. We’ve tested them all, and we wouldn’t travel without them.
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