Organize your stay Central Greece
Money Central Greece
Like France, Greece is a member 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 citizens, an identity card or passport (even if expired within the last five years) is sufficient.
Driver's license Central Greece
A pink, three-part national driving license (not to be forgotten if you plan to rent a car or motorcycle) or an international license, plus a green insurance card if you're coming by car.
Health Central Greece
If there are no particular risks to report, apart from the heat and mosquito bites, you should still take your European Health Insurance Card with you, so that you can be treated if necessary. You'll also find lists of French-speaking doctors on the French embassy website (https://gr.ambafrance.org/Liste-de-medecins-et-pharmacies-francophones).
Mandatory vaccination Central Greece
No vaccinations are compulsory, just make sure your vaccination record (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's difference with France. When it's noon in Paris, it's 1pm in Athens, in winter and summer alike.
Spoken languages Central Greece
The national language is Modern Greek, but most Greeks, especially in the tourist industry, have some knowledge of English. Some are also fluent in 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
Like the rest of continental Europe, Greece is connected to 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Here, too, we speak in meters, kilometers and grams, kilograms.
Luggage Central Greece
Don't pack too much for Greece. The watchword is "travel light", especially if you want a cheaper ticket!
