Greece — Travel Tips
- Learn a few basic Greek words and phrases – you’ll be appreciated for making an effort
- Electricity is 230V/50H, and uses two-pin plugs in un-earthed sockets
- Most tavernas and bars, unless seriously upscale, don’t accept credit cards
- When you arrive by ferry, make sure you’ve pre-booked your taxi, avoiding the inevitable huge line
- If you don’t want to leave Greece, don’t worry, this feeling is normal!
Contact Numbers
Police: 112/100
Ambulance: 166
Fire: 199
Emergency: 112
Athens General Hospital: +30-210-770-1211
US Embassy: +30-21-07-212-951
Australian Embassy: +30-210-645-0404
Canadian Embassy: +30-210-727-3400
UK Embassy: +30-210-723-6211
Taxis Ergon: +30-210-882-2772
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