If you are hiring a scooter, motorbike or quad on the islands, we strongly advise that you wear the crash helmets supplied, as the Greek police are clamping down on those disobeying the rule and fines can be hefty.
ATM’s
During your stay in Greece, if you intend to draw cash from an ATM machine, we strongly advise that you do not use independent ATM services as these can carry hefty commission rates. We suggest that you use ATM’s located at branches of the main national Greek banks. These include Eurobank, Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank […]
Danger of Hot Brakes!
After numerous incidents in Greece of parked cars and trucks unexpectedly rolling away, please note that especially in the heat of summer when the brakes have become red-hot through use, both disks/pads and drums/shoes will have expanded. Then, although drivers may apply the hand brake when parking, the brake parts will cool and contract and […]
Hiring a Scooter
Over three quarters of Brits (82%) who have hired a scooter on holiday have put their own and others’ safety at risk, according to research by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Data reveals a shocking catalogue of risks being taken by the thousands of British holidaymakers who hire scooters on holiday, with over half […]
Skala
In Greece, you will often find communities, especially on the islands, with a separate but similar named area, except with an addition of the word “Skala” in front of the name, such as the village of Rachoni and Skala Rachoni, on the island of Thassos. The word Skala is to distinguish the area from the […]
Dengue Fever
As climate change in Europe increases the risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes becoming an invasive threat, taking precautions such as anti-mosquito body sprays, room vapour repellents and the use of window and door insect screens are recommended, especially from dusk to dawn. One disease that has been increasing in the Mediterranean region is Dengue Fever, which, […]
Bodrum Trip From Kos!
Regarding taking a trip to Bodrum (Turkey) from Kos, please note that passport control queues at the Kos and Bodrum ports can be excessively long and with little shade available, often taking up to an hour or more for the checks. Also, we advise that visitors should take note that prices for drinks and meals […]
Greek Traditions and Customs
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Melanoma Risk
As the incidents of heatwaves around the world increase, cases of Melanoma are also increasing. Scientists are warning people to take more care in protecting themselves from the effects of the sun’s UV radiation. Melanomas are a serious type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body and in many cases […]
Pebbles and Shells
Although it is lovely taking back a souvenir from your holiday on a Greek island, tourists are urged to please “take photos, not pebbles and shells”. It should be noted that it is illegal to take pebbles and shells from Greek beaches, and tourists flouting the rules can incur fines of between €400 and €1,000. […]
