Travel Documents
Greece is a member state of the European Union and has ratified the Schengen Agreement. The movement of citizens within the EU it can also be done by simply showing your police ID. However, you may need the passport for transactions such as foreign exchange, shopping, etc.
If you are a citizen of a country outside the Schengen Agreement, a VISA is required.
Health & Travel Safety issues
If you are a resident of a member country of the European Union (EU) and need health care, you must obtain the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before your trip, which will be issued by your competent insurance institution on the basis of which part of the hospitalization expenses are covered only in public hospitals. If you need treatment at a private institution, it is a good idea to have private insurance or to ask before your trip what your country’s insurance covers in this case. Necessary care in Greece is provided by:
If you come from a country outside the EU and are preparing your trip to Greece, we advise you to contact your insurance provider before you travel. When you are in Greece, we advise you to have the following phone numbers reserved in case of emergency.
Exchange Rates
Greece is a member of the European Union and uses the single currency, the euro. As in the other EU member countries, there are eight euro coins and they come in denominations of: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 euros. Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Exchange rates are listed at all banks that accept foreign exchange, while debit or credit card holders can obtain euros from the ATMs of partner banks
.Greek banks are usually open to the public from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00. Euros can also be exchanged for any foreign currency at currency exchange offices located at airports and some central ports in major cities. For currency exchanges we remind you that a passport is required.
Use of electrical appliances
The electricity voltage in Greece is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are type F. To avoid the risk of short circuit, it is advisable to take with you the necessary transformers/adapters for your electronic devices
Consumer Protection
During your stay in Greece, you are protected as a consumer by Greek legislation.
In case of omission or violation of the above, you can call the Tourist Police at 1571 (operation 24/7).
In case you need to submit a complaint, contact the Greek Ministry of Tourism by sending a message to the following address: touristcomplaints@mintour.gr (Attention, sending messages from the Ministry of Tourism to hotmail.com email addresses is temporarily unavailable due to the provider’s security policies ).
Weather in Greece
The climate of Greece is Mediterranean with a lot of sunshine in most months, the temperatures are mild and there is limited rainfall.
In summer, dry hot days are often cooled by seasonal winds, while mountainous areas are cooler. Winters are mild in the lowlands with little snow, but the mountains are usually snow-covered. It is a common phenomenon to combine different climatic conditions in the same season.
It is a good idea to search for weather information a few days before your trip.