Travel tips for European countries: Greece

by Nayab T.

Saturday, August 08, 2020 at 01:36 PM

Travel tips for European countries: Greece

About the county

As one of the first civilizations known as human beings, Greece is a rich history, heritage, and culture. It is the place where the Byzantine Empire ruled, as well as
the great Ottoman Empire. It is also considered the birthplace of democracy. Athens is the capital of Greece. The Olympic Games came from Greece. Not only was it a
global center for Western philosophy, political science, astronomy, mathematics, basic research, and what it was not. It is also known as the Mediterranean, since the
Mediterranean is in the south. It is popular with the world’s tourists in the region, known for its beautiful beaches, which reach the history and charming villages.
The Greek islands are one of the most beautiful cruises or yacht locations. The trip to Greece will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable memories of your life.

Population and languages

The Greek population is about 11 million, and the official language is Greek. Other popular languages ​​are English and French.

Electricity

The power is 220 Volts and the density is 50 Hertz. The type of plug used is a round pin with lock, a round pin with ground connection, a round pin and a plug with a
male grounding plug and a Schuko plug and a plug with side grounding contacts.

Geographic location

It is situated in southern Europe, a frontier the Aegean Ocean, the Ionian Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea among Albania and Turkey. It is located on the south side of
the Balkan Peninsula. It is also limited by Bulgaria and Macedonia in the southeast.

The weather

It has three different climatic conditions: the Alps, the Mediterranean, and the average climate, the mild and humid winters, as well as the hot, dry summers of the
Mediterranean. The alpine system is visible in mountainous regions. The average climate is visible near the Macedonian border. Athens has both medium and Mediterranean air.

Local customs

Greece is a place with a strong historical and cultural environment. Different parts of Greece have different traditions and customs. The return of the hand is
considered a negative gesture in Greece. Casual clothes can be used mostly. Smoking is prohibited in public transport services and public buildings. 12-1% Habit is
common in restaurants, hotels, and taxis.

Places of interest
* Olympic Games in Athens (location of the 2004 Olympic Games)
* Mardi Grass holidays in February
* Parthenon in Athens
* Skiing in the Arahova Mountains from October to March.
* Easter holidays
* White Tower of Thessaloniki and rich Byzantine culture.
* South of Corinth
* Lesbos beaches
* Vineyards in the countryside.
* Islands near the Aegean Sea
* Alonissos Wildlife Reserve (Sporades Marine Park)
* The famous Moni Panagia Chozoviotissa, the Byzantine monastery in Amorgos

Trip

Air – The Greek national airline is Olympic Airlines. Many popular airlines, such as British Airways and Delta Airlines, operate daily flights from Athens. The largest
airport is Athens International Airport, recently built, 17 km northeast of the city. Other Greek international airports are Heraklion (Crete), Thessaloniki
(Macedonia) and Corfu (Corfu).

The sea is popular with Greek ports: Corfu, Heraklion, Igoumenitsa, Patras, Piraeus (Athens), the island of Rhodes, Thessaloniki, and Volos. Ships and ferry lines
connect these ports with Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Russia, and Turkey. Some popular cruises in Greece include Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Festival
Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Silversea, and Swan Hellenic.

By train: if you are coming from the UK, the best way is to take the Eurostar train to Brussels or Paris and take a train to Greece from there.

Tax-free products
1. Up to 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco.
2. 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
3. A 1-liter spirit drink that exceeds 22% or 2 liters of wine.
4. Perfume – 50 g or 250 ml
5. Gifts up to 175 EUR.

Prohibited items

Medicines, rifle, pistol, a number of bullets, most flesh and dairy products, eggs, plants, endangered species, fireworks and alcoholic beverages that contain more
than sixty percent alcohol.