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Brief history of Greece: CLICK HERE Time Zone Greece is 7 hours ahead of the Eastern Standard Time of U.S.A. and Canada, and 9 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard time. Greek time is GΜΤ +2 hours. Tap water The quality of drinking water in the majority of the mainland of Greece (Athens included) is excellent. However in very few areas and certain islands bottled water is recommended. Check with your driver or with the hotel for specific information. Electric Current The standard in Greece is 230V AC (50Hz). All appliances from North America require a transformer and all appliances from Britain require an adaptor. Press The majority of American and European newspapers and magazines arrive in Athens on a daily basis and are available in many places. Central news stands (in Greek “periptera”) most probably have whatever you may want. Shopping Hours Big department stores in the center of Athens and supermarkets are open Monday through Saturday 09:00-21:00. The same applies for tourist aereas. Individual stores have their own working hours. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 09:00-15:00, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00-14:00 and again 17:00-21:00. Shops and department stores are closed on major public holidays. The majority of big firms have shops in Athens. So you can find YSL, Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo etc. Coffee shops, bars and restaurants are open. Weather The weather in general is mild. As a Mediterranean country Greece has plenty of sunshine. You should take into account that climate differs depending on the location. It would be best to check the weather forecast for the exact location of your stay. Greece's main meteorological data are given below. (Source: Hellenic National Meteorological Service) Skiing A very popular activity among Greeks, especially the young ones. At present, 19 ski resorts operate in Greece all of them fully equipped and situated in ideal locations. In the near areas of the ski resorts there are shops that offer skiing equipment for rent and sale, Some of the resorts offer equipment for rent as well. You can also find offer both private and group lessons for beginners and more advanced skiers in most of the resorts. It would be best if you would contact the resort directly. SKI CENTERS LINK The official site of the Greek National Tourism Organization. Full of useful information about Organization museums, archaeological sites etc. |
