Internet on Gavdos: WiFi, SIM Cards & eSIM
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The southernmost island of Europe is known for its secluded beaches, relaxed atmosphere and simple way of life. But what about internet access, mobile reception and charging your devices? Having spent many months on the island myself, I worked remotely from Gavdos on numerous occasions while running a small online business, publishing a book and teaching biology lessons online. My conclusion: the conditions were surprisingly good. In this guide, I'll show you what to expect, where to find the best connections and how to prepare for working remotely on Gavdos.
🌐#1: Network coverage und WiFi on Gavdos
📱#2 eSIM for flexibility and for Non-EU-Residents
📱#2 Greek Sim Card
💻#3 Where is the best place to work on Gavdos?
🔋#4 Power and charging devices: Taverna or Power station
#1 Internet and WiFi on Gavdos
I think we can all agree on that. Nothing works without the internet! At least if you want to work from anywhere. The connection has to be fast and stable. You're lucky, because the internet is now much better on Gavdos. That wasn't the case a few years ago. You get a good connection within the villages. On the beaches or outside the villages, the connection may be poorer or even non-existent. So in some cases you have to look for a good spot. Kiki Cafe in Sarakiniko is considered the most popular spot for digital nomads and remote workers. A particularly good environment has been created there for this target group. A Starlink hotspot has been available to guests since 2026, with decent connection speed. There are several power sockets available in the café’s seating area. Most tavernas and appartments offer Wi-Fi. However, the internet isn’t usually very fast. It always depends on how many people are currently connected to the Wi-Fi. Fast and stable internet? A perfect solution crystallised for me: a Greek SIM card or an eSIM for perfect flexibility!
#1 eSIM for flexibility and for Non-Eu-Residents
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Traveling and getting network coverage has become much easier thanks to eSIMs. You no longer need to buy a physical SIM card; instead, you can get a digital SIM card for any country or region via an app. Installation is very easy. If you’re traveling to Greece from outside the EU, an eSIM gives you full flexibility and unlimited, high-speed data. Even travelers using a European SIM card (e.g., from Germany) can benefit from an eSIM, since their own plan often comes with fairly low data limits when they’re abroad. This is also the case with my plan from a German SIM card provider. To enjoy unlimited 5G data throughout Europe (across 33 countries) for as long as you choose, I recommend the provider Yesim. Yesim operates worldwide and offers data plans for all countries. The “eSIM Europe” plan is particularly appealing for travelers to Greece and works in a total of 33 European countries. I’ve already had positive experiences with Yesim in many countries around the world! With an eSIM, you can also create a hotspot with your smartphone and work on your laptop.
#2: Internet with Hotspot via a greek Sim-Card
A second option, which is worth considering if you plan to stay in Greece for a longer period, is a Greek (physical) SIM card. The national internet provider ‘COSMOTE’ offers some very attractive pay-as-you-go deals designed exclusively for internet use. You can buy these, for example, at ‘GERMANOS’ electronics shops. To do this, you’ll need to show your passport in-store to verify your identity. There are plenty of these shops in Crete. You can find it in Chania or Kissamos (on the way to Paleochora). You’ll need a “Cosmote Whats Up!” SIM card. You can book various internet packages via an app. Examples include “Giga Day”, which lets you book unlimited internet for 2 euros, or, even better, “Giga Week”, which gives you unlimited internet for a whole week for 7.00 euros.
#3 Where is the best place to work on Gavdos?
The place of work depends very much on your personal preferences. In the tavernas in Agios Ioannis in particular, especially in Livykon you will always see people sitting at their laptops. In Sarakiniko, Kiki Cafe is the perfect spot. You’ll definitely find the best Wi-Fi on the island there! Especially early in the morning, it's quiet enough to concentrate. In high season, however, the tavernas fill up quite quickly and it gets louder around you. In the low season, however, things are much quieter. There are plenty of power sockets for recharging and the internet is fast enough. In general, the taverna owners have no problem with people sitting in their taverna on their laptops. Of course, you should always order something. If you opt for a variant with your own router or hotspot (wth eSIM or greek SIM Card), you can be almost anywhere on the island. There are very few areas of the island that are in a mobile phone dead zone. Feet in the sand, shady spot under the cedar tree, laptop on your lap, coffee with gas cooker next to it. You can do that on Gavdos!
#4 Power and charging devices: Taverna, Room or Power Station
A stable connection won't help you if you can't charge your laptop from time to time. There are dozens of sockets in all the tavernas that can be used free of charge. However, as I also wanted to work a lot on the beach, I needed an alternative so that I didn't have to keep walking to the taverna to charge my devices. After much deliberation, I decided on a solution with a power station and a 110-watt solar panel. In retrospect, this turned out to be the perfect and extremely practical solution. Put simply, a power station is a very powerful battery that goes far beyond the scope of a pure power bank. The big advantage of such a power station is the AC plug - also known commercially as a "socket". You can therefore operate and charge all devices with it. You can even connect a fridge. The device also has several USB plugs. This means you can operate several devices at the same time. The smallest version of the Powerstation is half the size of a shoe box, making it practical to transport. Together with the solar panel, I was completely independent and was able to run my own little power station under the perfect Gavdos sun. That was really fun! I'll give you an Amazon link that will take you to the box.
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Please note: All posts on this website have been written by me personally and are based on my own experiences and on-the-ground research. All the photographs featured on this blog were taken by me. On this site, you’ll find first-hand information. Gavdos and South-West Crete are unique places in Europe. My aim is to present this region to you in an authentic and personal way, enabling you to experience its unique landscape, culture and way of life in your own way.
David
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