Tips & Advice

Tips & advice

High Heals Banned!

Visitors to Greece should note that the wearing of high heels when visiting historic monuments is illegal, with contravention of the law carrying fines of up to £771. The Greek government has introduced strict laws over the years to protect the priceless heritage and ancient monuments in the country. It has been shown that high […]

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Bogus Holiday Illness Claims

Please be aware that a number of unscrupulous companies are cold calling British holidaymakers when they return home, persuading them to make fraudulent or exaggerated sickness claims. Some are even using touts in holiday resorts. As reported in the UK press, British holidaymakers have been prosecuted for making false claims with a real risk of […]

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Safe Swimming for Seniors

Each year in Greece, an average of 340 people lose their lives during recreational activities in the sea or in pools, 70% of those through drowning. Of those deaths, around 80% are senior citizens. Below are some tips for staying safe. Everyone welcomes the summer, but for some, especially seniors, it can be too hot. […]

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Flight Cancellations – Your Rights

Below we have added a link to both the UK citizens advice and the European Union’s website regarding flight delays, cancellations and compensation. Link to UK citizens advice website Link to European Union website       DISCLAIMER: The contents of the linked websites listed above are the legal responsibility of those websites and not […]

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Safety When Swimming

The Greek National Public Health Organisation has issued a series of guidelines aimed at reducing the number of drownings at Greece’s beaches, advising people with children to be vigilant at all times and to opt for beaches that have a lifeguard service (usually ‘Blue Flag’ beaches). It advises swimming parallel to the coastline, allowing ample […]