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Skalánion
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Skalánion is a quaint village set east of Heraklion in the heart of Crete, characterized by its stone architecture, olive groves, and rich traditions. It offers a serene alternative to the island's busier cities, with authentic local experiences and easy access to archaeological sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.28°, 25.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
91
Monthly Cost
$1,754
Local Cost
$920
Local Income
$900
Cashless
45
English
48
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
13.5°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
461 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HER
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 59/100.
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