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 Greece, the kind of chaos, drams tragedy and democracy .The land of philosophers and
dramatists, the land full of fierce pride and
romance. Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy,
but donít expect a visit there to be a sober
study of the ancient world-the greek propensity
for partying dates back to Dionysus. From
the misty charm of Athens to blindingly bright
island group, ancient fragments abound-the
belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen
columns galore on the sacred island of Delos,
frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and even,
quite possibly on Create and even , quite possibly , the remnants of Atlantics at Santorini
.Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesnít mean they donít know how to have
fun. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make Greece a perfect place to relax.
Whether youíre supping in a beachside taverna , sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco
dancing till dawn , chances are the gods already have you ensnared.
Language
Greek (Ellenika). Most people connected with tourism will speak some English, German, Italian or French.
Time Difference
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round 2-pin plugs are used.
Telephone
Country code: 30, followed by (1) for Athens, (31) for Thessaloniki and (81) for Heraklion.
Population
10.3 Million
Shopping
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday - 9:00am –3:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:00am –1:30pm
Afternoon - 5:30pm –8:30pm
Sunday - Closed
 In Plaka area (old city) shops are open all day long, every day of the week.
Major stores are open from 8:30am to 8:30pm during the week and on
Saturday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Archaeological sites
Swimsuits are prohibited.
Monasteries and Mosques
Ladies are required to wear appropriate length dresses or skirts with sleeved blouse.
Men are required to wear trousers and shirts.
Religious services
There are churches and temples of several denominations in Athens.
Food
Some of the most popular Greek dishes are:
Souvlaki (Shish Kebab), Moussaka (Egg plant dish), Taramosalata
(Fish roe dip), Tzatziki (Yoghurt cucumber and garlic dip).
Try the famous feta cheese in your Greek salad.
Water is safe to drink in Greece.
Miscellaneous
Tourist police
Tel: + ( 301 ) 45 23 670 Or 100
First Aid
Tel: + (301) 166
Post office
Main office is situated at Syntagma square. |
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