Health & Safety
Vaccines:Routine vaccines
Water:Drink bottled water on most islands.
“Good healthcare in cities. Islands have basic health centres.”
🇬🇷 Greece
Cradle of Western Civilisation
Athens
Mediterranean
Crete
Mediterranean
Cyclades
Mediterranean
Greek Islands
Mediterranean
Rhodes
Mediterranean
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Essential Travel Info for Greece
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Schengen Area (Visa-free).
Others:Schengen Visa required.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Good in cities/major islands. Slower heavily remote.
Action:Cosmote has best island coverage.
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:Cards accepted everywhere by law. Cash for small island shops.
Tipping:Round up or 5-10%.
Getting Around
Apps:Beat (Taxi), Uber (limited)
Drive:Drive on the RIGHT.
Ferries are the main way to hop islands. KTEL buses on mainland.
Safety: Safe
Very safe.
SOS:112
Climate & Weather
Day
32°C (Summer)
Night
24°C
Sunny Hours:13 hours/day
Water Temp:24–26°C
Mediterranean. Hot sunny summers. Mild winters.
Electricity
230V • Type C / F (two round pins)
Local Etiquette
- •"Ne" means Yes, "Oxi" means No.
- •Don't flush toilet paper (bin it) in older places.