Here you will find useful information about Greece, listed alphabetically.

In Greece, traffic always flows on the right-hand side – in contrast to Cyprus. Traffic signs on all major roads have writing with letters from the new Greek alphabet, followed by signs in English after about 50 meters. Small side streets usually only have signage in Greek

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Travelers from EU member countries only need a valid personal identification. Travelers from other countries require a valid passport. Children under 10 years of age from EU countries need a child identification card. Children older than 10 need an identification card with photo.

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Bathing in the nude is only allowed on identified beaches.

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All of our vacation homes are in the countryside or in forests – idyllic, rustic and romantic. Beetles, mosquitoes, ants and other insects are in their natural habitat, but sometimes get lost and end up in vacations homes – especially at times with extreme weather conditions.

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Police: 100

Tourist police: 171

Harbor police: 108

Emergency medical: 1016

Emergency first-aid: 166

Automobile Road Assistance: 10 400

Fire department: 199

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220 volts

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Diving is only allowed in specified diving schools.

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Greece and Cyprus = Euro (EUR)

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Greece is +2 hours from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

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