Organize your stay Cyclades
Money Cyclades
Like France, Greece is a member of the euro zone. Otherwise, at the end of 2024, one euro would be equivalent to US$1.06, CAN$1.48 and CHF0.94.
Budget & Tips Cyclades
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 Cyclades
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 Cyclades
A pink three-part national driving license (not to be forgotten if you plan to rent a car or motorcycle) or an international license as well as the green insurance card if you come by car.
Health Cyclades
There are no particular risks in Greece, apart from the heat and mosquito bites, which should not be overlooked.
Mandatory vaccination Cyclades
No vaccinations are currently required. Just make sure your vaccination record (DT Polio, etc.) is up to date.
Security Cyclades
If Greece remains a safe country, with ordinary criminality, the danger comes, in our opinion, mainly from the road safety.
Time difference Cyclades
GMT +2: 1 hour difference with France. When it is noon in Paris, it is 1pm in Athens, and this in winter as well as in summer.
Spoken languages Cyclades
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 Cyclades
Greeks are addicted to their cell phones and coverage is very good. You will also often find free wifi in cafes and hotels. If you want to call a Greek cell phone, check beforehand if the number is not registered on WhatsApp or Viber, two applications (which allow you to call each other using the Internet) that are particularly popular in Greece.
Electricity and measurements Cyclades
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 Cyclades
Don't be overburdened when packing for Greece. The watchword is "travel light", especially if you want a cheaper ticket!
