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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Health Guidelines During Heat Waves

The Greek National Agency for Public Health guidelines for keeping safe during heat waves:-  Stay in shady and cool places away from crowds. Avoid heavy physical work, especially when temperatures and humidity are excessive. Do not engage in physical exercise (eg walking or running) for any extended period under the sun. Wear light, comfortable and […]

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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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How to Sleep in the Heat

No matter how much you love the heat on holiday, high temperatures can leave you tossing and turning, searching in vain for a good night’s sleep. People tend to sleep best when the temperature in the bedroom is between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be difficult to maintain when the temperature is above 80 […]

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Cracked Windscreens!

With temperatures high during the summer, it should be noted that the glass in car windscreens expands in the heat. Then, if cold water is applied to the windscreen, it can cause the glass to contract, sometimes resulting in a crack spreading across the glass. If a windscreen needs cleaning, or you are using a […]

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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 […]