What problems should be paid attention to in Greek tourism?

Because of the strong impression of Aegean Sea, many people mistakenly think that Greece is like summer all year round. In fact, Greece has four distinct seasons and a large temperature difference, so it is necessary to know the weather conditions in the travel season in advance.

The temperature in Greece is generally between 6-12 degrees Celsius in winter and 28-31 degrees Celsius in summer, and the summer lasts from April to mid-October, so the best tourist season is April-October, especially July and August. At this time, the temperature can be as high as nearly 3 degrees Celsius due to the tropical airflow from Egypt. But the disadvantages at this time are that the weather is too hot, there are many holiday passengers, the hotel price is high and the supply is in short supply. If you don't follow the tour group or arrange the accommodation place in advance, you will spend a lot of time looking for a place to stay. In contrast, April, May, June, September and October, with pleasant climate and reasonable hotel prices, will be more comfortable tourist seasons. When coming to Greece in the peak season, tourists are advised to take hats, sunglasses and anti-aging cream with them and apply them at any time to prevent sunburn.

Greece has a continental climate, with high mountains in the north, which can block some cold currents in winter. Winter is the off-season of tourism in Greece. Many scenic spots are closed in winter (late November-early April), especially the islands in the Aegean Sea. Restaurants and hotels on the island are basically closed, and the number of ships has been greatly reduced. At this time, the best tourist attractions in Greece are in the northern or central regions, mainly to visit famous land landscapes and cities, such as Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Medeola and Thessaloniki. In addition, ultraviolet rays are still very strong in winter, so ladies who love beauty should not forget to do a good job of sun protection.

safety

don't put important items on the tour bus or in the room, handle them properly and take them with you to prevent them from being stolen. Even if the driver and tour guide agree to put the articles in the car, for safety reasons, please take them with you or inform the tour guide to take good care of them, otherwise, once something happens, you can only bear the losses yourself.

Greece is one of the countries with good public security in Europe, but tourists should also take care of their personal belongings and personal safety.

Greece has a special tourist police, which is responsible for advising tourists and helping to solve some problems.

Important telephone numbers in Greece: Greek alarm: 1, tourist police: 171, Red Cross first aid: 15, fire alarm: 199.

dress choice

when visiting temples and churches in Athens, you should dress formally. Men wear trousers and women wear long-sleeved skirts. There is no dress code in clubs or other entertainment places at night. Besides, you should remember to bring plastic shoes so that you can enjoy life on the beach. Rubber-soled shoes are also indispensable, and they are the most comfortable to wear when climbing the Acropolis Mountain and walking in the ruins of marble. You should also bring sunscreen with high SPF value to avoid sunburn. Even in summer, you have to wear a jacket or a thin sweater when you go out at night to resist the chill of the sea breeze.

Accommodation in Greece

There are only bath towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers in the hotel, so you need to prepare them yourself before going out.

Greek traffic

Greek roads drive on the right. Some urban road signs are in English, while others are mostly in Greek.

Most TAXIs in downtown Athens have yellow bodies and a "taxi" sign on the roof. If there is room in the car, the driver can pick up the same passengers along the road, and the expenses are calculated separately according to the mileage.

to rent a car in Greece, the rent depends on the model, the season and the length of the lease. You must have a valid driver's license and be over 21 years old (in some places, the age is over 25).

Telephone

1) China Mobile and China Unicom GSM have started international roaming in Greece. If a mobile user calls back to Chinese mainland, he should dial 86 or 86, and the charge is generally 8 yuan -17 yuan/minute, and the text message is generally 1.54-1.95 yuan/article. Unicom CDMA has not opened Greek roaming. GSM users should dial 86 when calling back to Chinese mainland.

2) Buy a calling card from a newsstand, OTE telephone company or vending machine and call it at a telephone booth. There are pay phones in many hotel halls and restaurants.

note: if you make a phone call in a hotel room, you have to pay a 1% surcharge in addition to the phone bill.

Credit card

Credit card consumption is very common in Greece, and hotels, restaurants and shops in general tourist spots can use credit cards. But cheap homestays and small restaurants in remote places may not be able to use credit cards. Although it is convenient to use a credit card, if you pay by credit card when shopping in Greece, it is not easy to bargain, because if the store accepts a credit card, they have to pay a bank fee. Therefore, for tens of thousands of yuan worth of goods, unless you pay cash, there is not much room for bargaining. VISA and MASTER are the most common and best credit cards.

Shopping

When traveling abroad, people like to buy some local specialties as souvenirs. Shops in Greek tourist attractions have high price tags, so tourists have to "bargain", and people familiar with the market often can buy those exquisite handicrafts at less than 2/3 of the price tag. Therefore, I would like to remind you that when shopping in Greece, you can bargain, but those large-scale shops with clearly marked prices can't.

tipping

waiters in various places in Greece welcome tipping. For example, in a restaurant, the service charge is included in the price, but it is customary to leave a small amount of tip. So don't forget to leave a few tips when you enjoy the special service and make you satisfied. Reference standard for tipping: around 4-5 Euros.

power socket

the power socket in Greece is a standard European-22v 5hz 2-hole circular socket, so it is recommended to buy an adapter in China before going to Greece.