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About Greece

In these pages, we aim to bring you a range of useful and practical information about Greece that will help you both when planning your trip and while you are there.

The pages will be updated regularly, so do come back to check. If you prefer, we can notify you by email when new items of particular interest to you are published. Contact us to let us know.

Check also the useful links page for direct connections to Greek transport information websites - airlines, trains, buses, etc.

In Greece, the number to call in an emergency is
100
for Police Flying Squad
map of Greece
places in Greece
the Greek language
food and drink
road user guide
Greek time zone:
GMT + 2 hours

GREEK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
2004


1 JAN - NEW YEAR'S DAY
6 JAN - ST. BASIL'S DAY
23 FEB - LENT MONDAY
25 MAR - INDEPENDENCE DAY
9 APR - GOOD FRIDAY
11 APR - EASTER SUNDAY
12 APR - EASTER MONDAY
1 MAY - MAY DAY (SATURDAY)
31 MAY - HOLY GHOST DAY (MONDAY)
15 AUG - VIRGIN MARY'S ASSUMPTION (SUNDAY)
28 OCT - 'NO' DAY
25 DEC - XMAS DAY (SATURDAY)
26 DEC - BOXING DAY (SUNDAY)

Please note:
In Greece, holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday, are not moved (to the Monday).

Bank opening times in Greece:

Monday-Thursday:
8am to 2pm
Fridays:
8am to 1.30pm

Note: Most branches operate a ticket priority system. Make sure you get a ticket as soon as you enter.

All Greece 4 U
Photographic Competition 2004

Take part in our competition to win a 5-night stay for 2 people, in one of our Athens properties, during Spring 2005.

Theme: 'My Greece - a personal view'
Contact us for details and an entry form.

Greek currency:
Euro

Check our currency
converter here.

 
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