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[scorpio17]

i am off to crete this year never been before, but have just been told you cannot flush loo paper down the loo are they having me on or is this true?

[nickmo]

From one good Crete site: - Toilets. Should you need a toilet in a restaurant or a cafe, then look for the WC sign. Inside the toilet you will notice a waste basket or bin. This is where you should throw the toilet paper because the delicate Greek waste pipes will get blocked if you throw the toilet paper in the toilet bowl. at: http://www.explorecrete.com/various/crete-guide.htm

Hotels may take the paper but basically, no, used goes in the basket by the WC, which is very common in Greece

And look out for the squatting toilets by the beaches - no hand holds, open concrete pits - and no paper either, more than likely...

Brilliant place for a holiday and really worth exploring - get out of the main resorts, and enjoy the break. Some beaches with absolutely no-one else on them, fresh food, friendly peeps everywhere - just a good place to be.

[jno]

I used to go Greece a lot for my hols and I basically ignored all those signs; call me a repressed western European. But don't use much paper or the pipes, which are narrow in Greece, will get blocked.

[scorpio17]

thanks guys

[maglet]

Hi Scorpio I am afraid it is true you must put toilet paper in the bins provided. I too am going to Crete again this year it is a wonderful island and the Cretans are very hospitable people, this is my eighth visit and I cant wait, I am sure you will have a lovely time