Organize your stay Greece
Money Greece
Greece is a member of the Eurozone, as is France. You will easily find counters to withdraw money.
Budget & Tips Greece
The prices of accommodation can vary from simple to double between June or September and August. No need to bargain. But a discount is sometimes offered if you pay in cash..
Passport and visas Greece
For European Union citizens, the identity card is sufficient or the passport (even if it has expired less than five years ago)
Driver's license Greece
A national driving license (not to be forgotten if you plan to rent a car or a motorcycle) or an international driving license as well as the green insurance card if you come by car.
Health Greece
If there are no particular risks, except for the heat and mosquito bites, you should still bring your European Health Insurance Card to be treated if necessary. You will also find lists of French-speaking doctors on the French Embassy website (https://gr.ambafrance.org/Liste-de-medecins-et-pharmacies-francophones).
Mandatory vaccination Greece
No vaccinations are required, just make sure your vaccination record (DT Polio, etc.) is up to date.
Security Greece
If Greece remains a safe country, with ordinary criminality, the danger comes, in our opinion, mainly from the road safety.
Time difference Greece
GMT + 2: 1 hour difference with France. When it is noon in Paris, it is 1pm in Athens, in winter as in summer.
Spoken languages Greece
The national language is modern Greek, but most Greeks, especially in tourism, have some knowledge of English. Some of them also have a very good command of French.
Communication Greece
Greeks are also addicted to their cell phones and the coverage is very good. You will often find free wifi in cafes and hotels.
Electricity and measurements Greece
Greece is connected to 220 volts AC, 50 Hz like the rest of continental Europe. We also speak here in meters, kilometers, and in grams, kilograms
Luggage Greece
Don't be unnecessarily burdened when packing your bags for Greece. The watchword is "travel light", especially if you want a cheaper ticket!
