The charm of this land lies in, amongst other things, in the traditional character of the locals which has remained unaltered in all the villages you will have the opportunity to explore. Please, respect these traditional customs by behaving and dressing appropriately; the same is true about your contacts with the locals, perhaps forgetting for a moment the habits and customs of your land and… letting the discovery of the idiosyncratic Cretans carry you off down the various extensions of their history…
In the framework of your discrete presence the best way to keep an excellent relationship with the locals, especially in remote villages, is to keep them informed of your plans (camping with or without tents, hiking, etc.). A coffee, a raki at the village cafés, a word with the regulars will reward you with a warm offer of information, interest and very often… delicacies!