How should I check accessibility before visiting an attraction?

Describe your requirements precisely

Accessibility is not a single feature. Tell the venue whether you need step-free access, a firm surface, seating, accessible toilets, a quieter visiting arrangement or information in a particular format. Ask about the complete route from arrival to the part you want to experience.

Crete's old towns, archaeological sites and rural attractions can include uneven paving, slopes and exposed ground. A usable main entrance does not establish that every gallery, viewing point or toilet is reachable. Equally, an historic setting should not automatically be dismissed without asking what arrangements exist.

Request practical evidence

Ask for a description or recent photographs of difficult sections, including thresholds and alternative entrances. Confirm whether lifts or other essential facilities are working and whether assistance must be arranged beforehand. For a beach, investigate the surface between parking and water rather than only the presence of a ramp.

Build the visit around your own comfort and equipment. If a crucial detail remains unclear, choose an alternative with better information instead of relying on someone else's broad reassurance.