With temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s °C on the Aegean islands during the summer months, heat stroke is a real risk. Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, call 166 (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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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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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.
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 […]
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 (57%) […]
In Greece, you will often find communities, especially on the islands, with a separate but similarly named area, except with the 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 […]
