Practical Info
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, divided into 100 cents. Banks and bureaux de change are widely available and travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining euros.
Visa
UK nationals (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) require a passport valid for the intended period of stay, but a visa is not required. If passport is endorsed with British National (Overseas), Isle of Mann, Jersey, or Guernsey and its dependencies, then visa exemption is for up to three months.
Communications
The international access code for Greece is +30. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). The city code for Athens is 21. There are often surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is generally cheaper to use OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation) offices for local and international calls. Calls can also be made from public card phone booths and cards can be bought from kiosks or OTE offices. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Coverage is exceptional. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts and are cheaper than accessing the Internet from hotels.
Time
Local time is GMT+2
Language
Greek is the national language, but English is widely spoken.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220V, 50Hz. A variety of plugs are in use including the European-style two-pin and the round three-pin.
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