ℹ️ Useful information

Practical tips for your trip to Greece

VisaEU/Schengen — no visa for short stays

Tipping5–10% appreciated

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

LanguageGreek

Emergency112

Tap waterSafe on the mainland; bottled on some islands

Time zoneEET (UTC+2)

Best seasonMay–June, September–October

Power plugsType F, 230V

Getting aroundFerries, domestic flights, buses (KTEL)

Greece spans the mainland and thousands of islands, linked by ferries and domestic flights. The essentials: