Tips & Advice

Tips & advice

Jellyfish and Anemone Sting Treatment

After a jellyfish or sea anemone sting, immediate intervention is required. If any tentacles or stingers remain in the affected area, remove them using gloves or an object; do not use your bare hands. For stings, it is recommended that baking soda (Greek: μαγειρική σόδα) diluted in equal parts with seawater is applied to the […]

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Penalties for Traffic Violations in Greece

Be warned, the Greek Police demand strict adherence to driving rules and regulations. Fines in recent years have been on the rise. This year the police are engaged in a major campaign against motorcycle, scooter and ATV riders who are not wearing a helmet. The fine for both driver and passenger is €350 as well […]

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Dangers of Eating before Swimming

We all know that it takes about four hours to digest food. However, on holiday with the temptation of the sea or even the pool near us, we forget this instruction. And yet, in these 4 hours the body’s processes are heavily involved in digestion, with a high percentage of our oxygen and energy being […]

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Full Face Snorkel Mask Danger!

Please be aware that there has been growing evidence regarding the danger of such masks due to the potential build-up of carbon dioxide and the possibility of snorkellers experiencing breathing difficulties whilst wearing this mask design. (Google search ‘full face mask dangers’ for worldwide warnings.) Extract from April 2023 ‘Dive’ Magazine:- “A coroner has warned […]

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Be Safe!

During the winter, the Greek islands are some of the safest places in the world. However, during the summer, some undesirables come to the islands from other countries to take advantage of careless tourists. Even so, the crime rate is still extremely low. Our advice is to follow general guidelines on how to take care […]

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Drinking and Driving

Please be aware that the Police in Greece are strict on ‘Drinking and Driving’! If you are driving a vehicle, either 4 or 2 wheels, and you are stopped at one of the random checkpoints, or for erratic driving and found to be above the legal limit, you will be arrested, spend a night in […]