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Zarós
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Zarós is a charming mountain village in Crete known for its natural springs, tranquil atmosphere, and traditional Cretan lifestyle. With easy access to forests, lakes, and gorges, it offers a perfect blend of nature and culture for visitors seeking an authentic Greek rural experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
2,205
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.13°, 24.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,082
Local Cost
$680
Local Income
$870
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
531 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
61 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HER
Distance
34 km
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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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.
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