• Opposite are links to third party websites that we believe you may find useful. They all are in English or have an English language option.

• For convenience, the links are grouped into topics and are in alphabetical order.

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Culture

British Council (in Athens, Greece)
The site lists Council-run events in art, drama, literature, dance, film, music. etc.
www.britishcouncil.gr

Hellenic Centre (based in London)
Details of cultural and social events, exhibitions and lectures organised by the Centre and list of books in English or Greek from the Centre's library.
www.helleniccentre.com

Hellenic Foundation for Culture UK
Details of cultural events in Great Britain organised by the Foundation.
www.GreeceInBritain.org.uk

Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Excellent site for all major cultural events, exhibitions, concerts, etc at venues throughout Greece.
www.cultureguide.gr

Odysseus
Very interesting site with a wealth of information on Greece's culture, modern and past, museums, archeological sites, etc.
www.culture.gr

Environment

Blue Flag Campaign (international)
A very interesting web site. From the index page, follow the path: Blue Flag beaches/marinas, Countries, Greece, for full details on Greek Blue Flag beaches and marinas.
www.blue flag.org

Greek coasts on line
Fascinating information on the quality of Greece's coastal waters, weather, advice on health and the environment, nautical Greek history and more...
www.thalassa.gr

Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN)
The site of the oldest environmental NGO in Greece, detailing their activities and educational projects. Represent the 'blue flag campaign' in Greece.
www.eepf.gr

General

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (UK)
Up to date information for travellers, includes extensive section on Greece (click travel/travel advice then choose Greece from the list).
www.fco.gov.uk

Greek Island Postcards
Tourist survival guides to the Greek islands.
www.greekisland.co.uk

Greece Now
An excellent site with a wealth of information on all aspects of life in Greece.
www.greece.gr

Greek National Tourism Organisation (UK)
Information on visas, to order maps and brochures, newsletter, etc.
www.gnto.co.uk

Greek National Tourism Organisation
Wide range of information for visitors.
www.gnto.gr

Learn Greek

BBC
An excellent online resource for beginners and list of BBC resources on Greek language
www.bbc.co.uk/languages/greek

Transport

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
Travel and flight information, transportation to/from the airport, facilities, etc.
www.aia.gr

Attiko Metro A.E. (Athens Metro)
Timetable, map, virtual tours, interesting articles on archaeological artefacts found during excavations - now displayed in selected stations.
www.ametro.gr

Greek Ferries
Information on all ferry connections and schedules to/from and within Greece.
www.ferries.gr

ISAP - Electric Railways of Athens and Piraeus
Timetables, maps, links to bus services.
www.isap.gr

Weather

National Centre for Marine Research
On line weather and sea reports for Greece. A pilot programme.
www.poseidon.ncmr.gr/weather_forecast

National Observatory of Athens
On line weather reports for all regions of Greece, constantly updated.
www.noa.gr/forecast

Weather Report (from the National Metsovio Polytechnic)
On line weather reports for all regions of Greece, constantly updated.
www.ntua.gr/weather