What problems should be paid attention to in Greek tourism?

Because of the strong impression of the Aegean Sea, many people mistakenly think that Greece is like summer all year round. In fact, the climate in Greece has four distinct seasons and a large temperature difference, so clothes should be suitable, and the weather conditions in the tourist season should be known in advance.

The winter temperature in Greece is generally between 6- 12℃, and the summer temperature is between 28-3 1℃, which is relatively long, from April to the middle of 10, so the best tourist season is April-10, especially in July and August. At this time, due to the tropical airflow from Egypt to the north, but the shortcomings at this time are that the weather is too hot, there are many holiday tourists, the hotel price is high, and the demand exceeds supply. If you don't join the group and arrange accommodation in advance, you will spend a lot of time looking for a place to live. In contrast, April, May, June and September, 65438+1October, with pleasant climate and reasonable hotel prices, will be a relatively comfortable tourist season. When coming to Greece in the peak season, tourists are advised to bring hats, sunglasses and anti-aging cream and apply them at any time to prevent sunburn.

Greece has a continental climate with mountainous 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 (1from the end of October to the beginning of April 165438+), especially the Aegean islands. Restaurants and hotels on the island are basically closed, and the number of ships is greatly reduced. At this time, the best tourist attractions in Greece are in the northern or central regions, mainly visiting famous land landscapes and cities, such as Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Medolla 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.

safe

Don't put important items in the tour car or room, handle them properly and carry them with you to prevent theft. Even if the driver and the tour guide agree to put the goods in the car, for safety reasons, please take them with you or inform the tour guide to keep them properly, otherwise, in the event of an accident, you can only bear the losses yourself.

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

Greece has a special tourist police who are responsible for giving advice to tourists and helping to solve some problems.

Important telephone numbers in Greece: Greek alarm: 100, tourist police: 17 1, Red Cross first aid: 150, fire alarm: 199.

Clothing selection

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 essential. Climbing the Acropolis Mountain and walking on the ruins of marble are the most comfortable to wear. Also bring sunscreen with high SPF value to avoid sunburn. Even in summer, wear a jacket or a thin sweater when you go out at night to resist the chill of the sea breeze.

Greek accommodation

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 city road signs are in English, while others are mostly in Greek.

Taxis in downtown Athens are mostly yellow bodies with a "taxi" sign on the roof. If there is room in the car, the driver can pick up and drop off the same passengers along the way, and the expenses are calculated separately according to the mileage.

When renting a car in Greece, the rent depends on the model, season and the length of the lease. Must hold a valid driver's license and be over 2 1 year old (in some places, over 25 years old).

telephone

1) China Mobile and China Unicom GSM have opened Greek international roaming. If the mobile subscriber calls back to Chinese mainland, he should dial 0086 or 86. The charge is generally in 8 yuan-17 yuan/minute, and the SMS is generally in 1.54- 1.95 yuan/message. Unicom CDMA did not open Greek roaming. GSM users should dial 86 when they return to Chinese mainland.

2) Buy calling cards from newsstands, OTE telephone companies or vending machines, and make calls at telephone booths. Many hotel lobbies and restaurants have pay phones.

Note: If you make a phone call in a hotel room, you need to pay a surcharge of 100% in addition to the phone bill.

credit card

Credit card consumption is very common in Greece, and hotels, restaurants and shops in general tourist attractions 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 credit cards, it is not easy to bargain if you pay by credit cards when shopping in Greece, because if stores accept credit cards, they have to pay bank charges. Therefore, for goods worth tens of thousands of yuan, unless you pay cash, there is not much bargaining space. VISA and MASTER are the most common and best credit cards.

go shopping

When traveling abroad, people like to buy some local specialties as souvenirs. The price of shops in Greek tourist attractions is very high, so tourists have to "bargain". People who are familiar with the market can often buy those exquisite handicrafts at less than two-thirds of the price. Therefore, I would like to remind you that when shopping in Greece, you can bargain, but those large-scale shops with clearly marked prices will not work.

tip

Waiters all over Greece welcome tips very much. For example, in a restaurant, the service charge is included in the price, but it is customary to leave a small tip. So don't forget to leave a few tips when you enjoy the special service and make you satisfied. Reference standard of tipping: about 4-5 euros.

electric outlet

The power socket in Greece is a standard European -220 V 50 Hz 2-hole circular socket. It is recommended to buy an adapter in China before going to Greece.