Karpenisi
Greece · Europe
The water
219 mg/LVery hard
Source: TEI of Crete thesis (HMU repository) · Published figure. Hardness counts dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water; it is the number your hair meets in the shower.
What very hard water does to hair
Expect rapid build-up: hair turns rough and dull, tangles at the ends and fades in colour as the coating thickens. Frequent chelating (detox) washes and deep conditioning are the standing routine here, particularly for bleached or porous hair.
The washing routine for Karpenisi
Treat detox as the default: a chelating (detox) wash every second wash, a gentle formula on the days between, and never skip conditioner. Add a weekly deep treatment on longer stays to protect porous or bleached hair from the rapid build-up.
Climate, from recent records (Open-Meteo, ERA5 2015-2024): July is the warmest month, averaging 28°C by day, and humidity peaks in November at about 86% on average. Day to night swings reach 12°C, which dries hair out between washes; the plan adds moisture and a sealing leave-in when a stop spans those months. In the hot months, sun and sweat do as much damage as the water: shade, a hat and a rinse after swimming carry the routine. In the humid months, frizz is the main event; anti-humidity styling matters more than wash frequency.
Plugs and power for your tools
Sockets: Type C and F. Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz.
Full sockets by the sink are standard (kept outside the 60 cm splash zones around the bath and shower, and RCD protected, under the IEC 60364 zone rules).
A 120 V only dryer or styler (North American) will burn out on this supply, and a plug adapter does not change voltage. Check the label for dual voltage (100-240 V) before you plug in.
Plug, voltage and frequency: IEC World Plugs and national standards.
Plan Karpenisi properly
The trip planner turns this water profile into a wash plan for your hair type, a chosen kit and a packing list, month by month.