Organize your stay Cyclades
Money Cyclades
Greece, like France, is part of the euro zone. Otherwise one euro would be equivalent, at the beginning of 2023, to 1.19 US$, 1.48 CAN$, and 1.17 CHF.
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
At the time of writing, the Covid health restrictions have been lifted. However, you should know that if they were to be reinstated, the country does not joke with government rules and could ask for proof of vaccination or tests if it were to be relevant again.
Otherwise, for the rest, there is no particular risk in Greece except for the heat and mosquito bites that should not be neglected.
Mandatory vaccination Cyclades
No vaccinations are required at this time. Just keep an eye out for any Covid restrictions and 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!
