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Greece Transport & Getting Around

TRAVEL BASICS

Visa & Entry Requirements

A valid passport is required for all foreign nationals entering Greece and it is..

Health & Safety

Vaccination is not required to enter Greece.For non-EU nationals, only emergency..

Currency

The currency in Greece is the euro, which will make life easier if you intend to also..

Weather & Climate

In the centre and on the east of Greece the climate is typical of a Mediterranean..

Culture & Customs

With its past of conquest and invasions, the Greek people have a history of interacting..

Language & Communications

Greek is the official language and English is the most widely studied and spoken foreign..

Transport & Getting Around

The Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens provided Greece with the opportunity to upgrade its..

Travel Tips

If you decide to go island hopping, you may be overwhelmed when disembarking from a ferry..

Food & Eating Guide

Menus in Athens won't surprise you with the choices: you will see traditional dishes such..

Timezone & Electricity

Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2). It adopts Daylight Saving Time..

Dutyfree

Passengers from non-EU countries are allowed to import the following into Greece. This is..

states of Greece

Greek Islands Information

The Greek Islands are famous around the world for their striking landscapes and brilliant towns set against the..

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Transport & Getting Around

The Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens provided Greece with the opportunity to upgrade its transport systems so you will benefit from new roads and infrastructure.

The main airports are in Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu and Rhodes. In Athens, a 24-hour bus service operates between the airport and the city. The main airlines are Olympic Airlines (www.olympicairlines.com) and Aegean Airlines (www.aegeanair.com).

Because of the mountainous terrain, the train system in Greece is not as good as the bus network which has links from the major cities to almost all small villages. Trains do, however, link Greece with central Europe and Turkey and the journey from the ferry port of Patra to Athens is a scenic route to take.

You may not want to navigate a hired car around the tricky mountain passes either. The roads are narrow and overtaking is the major cause of road accidents. Traffic drives on the right, the minimum age for driving is 18 and non-EU citizens must carry an international driver's licence from their home country. Most international car hire companies operate in Greece and insurance is included in the hire fee, but check whether this is comprehensive or third party only.

The one form of transport that is synonymous with Greece is the ferry. Island hopping is very popular in the high season (summer) so factor in some waiting time if ferries are booked out. The frequency and reliability are usually good but in the low season you may have to plan more in advance as the weather can cause cancellations. Ferry schedules are posted at the boat ticket offices in departure ports. The main thing is, be flexible with your travel plans.

Highlights of Greece

Santorini Information

Santorini is certainly one of the most popular island destinations in Greek archipelago. It is also among the most..

Mykonos Information

Ranking among the worlds best loved destinations, this jewel in the crown of the Greek Islands attracts visitors from..

Athens Information

Athens is a city that oozes history and just walking down the streets you can virtually feel the personal histories of..

Oia Information

Oia is a small town on the island of Santorini (Thira) in the beautiful Greek archipelago. The town is located on the..

Fira Information

Fira is located on the western side of the island of Santorini (which is officially called Thira) in the Greek..

Rhodes Information

The largest island in the Dodecanese archipelago, Rhodes combines cosmopolitan life with ancient monuments. In Rhodes..

Acropolis Information

Translated from the Greek, meaning 'the highest city', the Acropolis is perched above the modern city of Athens on a 3..

Kos Information

Besides alluring golden sandy beaches, Kos has much more to offer: an island steeped in monuments and famous since..

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