Tips & Advice

Tips & advice

Toxic Fish Warning!

Populations of the lagocephalus sceleratus, commonly known as the silver-cheeked toadfish, which in recent years have spread across the Aegean and the Mediterranean, could lead to death if consumed, according to marine biologists. The fish, described as a highly toxic invasive fish, entered the Mediterranean from the Indian Ocean via the Suez Canal. According to […]

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Food and Drink

We have added information on Greek food, wine and beer, for those who would like to know more about the locally produced products. The information can be found on the ‘Links’ page for your particular island destination (Travel Club members only).

Tips & advice

Safety on Holiday

Whilst cases of personal crime are still rare on the Greek islands, there has been an increase in pick-pocketing and theft this year on the larger islands, mostly attributed to foreign criminals seeing easy pickings from holidaymakers. Our advice is that you are extra vigilant when in crowded areas, in restaurants, or on the beach. […]

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Helmets and Seat Belts – Update

If you are planning to hire a motorbike/scooter, or a car during your holiday in Greece, please be aware of the law concerning safety. Recently, the law has changed, and instead of a fine for not wearing a helmet on a motorbike/ scooter, or not wearing seatbelts in a car, the fine was 350€ for […]