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on Greece:
Useful information on Greece travel and
tourism.
Greece - The home of Greek Gods, and the birthplace of
democracy, Greece is well known for its ancient history and
what it has offered civilization. The Olympic Games, Hippocrates,
Archimedes to name a few. Greece is a beautiful country with
great weather, crystal clear seas, and exotic sandy beaches, There
are many places to travel to in Greece and the Greek islands.
- Population of Greece
is approximately 10,601,527.
- The capitol of Greece is Athens.
- Language - Greek (official), English, French
- Currency - EURO
Airports
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
a newly built airport located in Spata not far from the center of
Athens Greece. For information about flights, charters, reservations
ect..
: Tel. (+3010) 35 30 000
Ports
/ Harbours
Piraeus port is the main harbour where you will find ferries, cruise
ships, flying dolphins ( hydrofoils ) to all greek islands, The
second major port is Rafina. For information about schedules, ferry
routes, tickets, destinations ect..
Piraeus Port Authority, tel : (+3010) 0104226000
Rafina Port Authority, tel: (+3010) 0294022300
Metro
/ Train Stations
To travel around Athens there is the metro, recently built it
is a great way to get around Athens city. For travelling
outside of Athens There are train stations for most major
citys and villages all over Greece.
Athens City Bus Route Information (+3010) 185
Railway Information (+3010) 52 97 777, 36 24 402-6, 36 28 370
Peloponese Train Station (+3010) 51 31 601
Larisis Train Station (+3010) 52 98 837, 82 37 741
Buses
- Public Transportation
For travel outside of Athens There are Bus Terminals for most
major citys and villages all over Greece.
Kifissos Bus Station - has buses to Peloponnese, western Greece
and the Ionian Islands.
tel: (+3010) 51 24 910-1, 51 32 601
Liosion Bus Station - has buses to central and northern
Greece.
tel: (+3010) 8317153
Taxis
A cheap easy way to travel around Athens and Greece
are taxis, Most taxis have air conditioning which is a must in
summer, Rates start at 0,73 EURO, You can hail a taxi in the street
or book one by phoning a local cab company. Taxis in Athens
are yellow and for outside of Athens they are different
colours like gray or red depending on what city in Greece
they are from.
Car
Rentals
If you want to explore Greece the best way is to rent
a car. There are many places to visit such as archaeological
sites, museums, monasteries, and beaches for swimming. You can also rent
a motorbike which is convenient for escaping Athens
traffic jams.
Click here for : Car
rental companies in Greece
Useful
Telephones
- Police: 100
- Emergency
Medical Assistance: 176
- First Aid
Center: 166
- ELPA Tourist
Information Service: 174
- ELPA Road
Assistance: 104
- Fire Department:
199
- Tourist Police
(GNTO): 171
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