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Greece
Europe
Greece is the cradle of democracy, thousands of islands, ancient landmarks and the crystal-clear Aegean Sea.
🛡️ High level of safetyCountry at a glance
CapitalAthens
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
VisaSchengen visa / biometric passport
Time zoneUTC+2
PlugsType C / F, 230 V
Emergency services112
Best timeMay – September
Entry documents
- 🛂 Biometric passport (valid 3+ months)
- 📄 Schengen visa / biometric passport
- 🏥 Travel medical insurance
- 🎫 Return or onward ticket
- 🏨 Proof of accommodation (booking)
- 💳 Proof of sufficient funds
An indicative list — always check the current requirements for your destination and citizenship.
What to see
- 📍 The Acropolis in Athens
- 📍 Santorini
- 📍 Mykonos
- 📍 Crete
Traveller's tips
- 💡 Siesta from 14:00 to 17:00 — shops are closed
- 💡 Plan ferry connections between islands in advance
- 💡 Be sure to try Greek salad and moussaka
🚗 Driving here
Drive on the right⛽ Fuel prices
Petrol 95€2.197 /per litre
Diesel€2.224 /per litre
Collected Sep 21, 2026 · Source: European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin
🛣️ Toll roads
Charged by distance
about €0.050 per km of motorway
Prices checked in 2025
🚦 Speed limits
50Built-up area
90Open road
110Dual carriageway
130Motorway
📋 Rules to know
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰ · 0.2 ‰ for new drivers
- Headlights
- Only in poor visibility
- Winter tyres
- Not required
- Parking in town
- €1–€2 per hour · Typical street parking in a city centre.
🌿 Low-emission zones in big cities
🧰 Must be in the car
- ✓Warning triangle
- ✓Hi-vis vest
- ✓First aid kit
- ✓Fire extinguisher
🧮 What the driving costs
Fuel and tolls for the distance you expect to cover.
Fuel€154
Tolls€50
Estimated total€204
An estimate: real tolls depend on the route, and pump prices move every week.
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💰 Estimated budget
€60 per day
Average spending on food, transport and entertainment per person.
Where to stay in Greece
Hotels, apartments and hostels — from budget to luxury, with guest reviews.