Organize your stay Central Greece
Money Central Greece
Greece, like France, is part of the euro zone
Budget & Tips Central Greece
Accommodation prices can vary from single to double between June or September and August. There's no need to haggle. But sometimes a discount is offered if you pay cash..
Passport and visas Central Greece
For European Union nationals, the identity card is sufficient or the passport (even if expired less than five years ago)
Driver's license Central Greece
A pink three-part national driving license (not to be forgotten if you plan to rent a car or a motorcycle) or an international license as well as the green insurance card if you come by car.
Health Central Greece
If there are no particular risks to report, apart from heat and mosquito bites, you should still take your European Health Insurance Card with you to be treated if necessary. You will also find lists of French-speaking doctors on the website of the French Embassy (https://gr.ambafrance.org/Liste-de-medecins-et-pharmacies-francophones).
Mandatory vaccination Central Greece
No vaccination is mandatory, just make sure your vaccination booklet (DT Polio, etc.) is up to date
Security Central Greece
Although Greece is still a safe country, with ordinary crime, the main danger, in our opinion, is road safety.
Time difference Central Greece
GMT + 2: one hour difference with France. When it is noon in Paris, it is 1pm in Athens, in winter as in summer
Spoken languages Central 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 Central Greece
Greeks are also addicted to their cell phones and coverage is very good. You will also often find free Wi-Fi in cafes and hotels.
Electricity and measurements Central Greece
Greece is connected to 220 volts AC, 50 Hz like the rest of continental Europe. Here too we speak in metres, kilometres, and grams, kilograms
Luggage Central Greece
Don't bother unnecessarily when packing your suitcases for Greece. The watchword is "Travel light! ", especially if you want a cheaper ticket!
