General Information



  • Capital of Greece:

    Athens



  •   Official language:  

    Greek



  • The currency: 

    Euro (€)



  • Climate:  

    Mediterranean



  • Weather:  

    The average temperature during July; High 30°C – Low 25°C



  •  Population: 

    11.306.183 (2010 estimate)



  • Calling code:  

    The international calling code of Greece is +30



  • Time zone:

    GMT +2



  • Power Plugs and sockets:  

    Type C and F (standard voltage: 220 V/ frequency:50 Hz)



  •  Visa: 

    Greece follows the Schengen Agreement provision and the subsequent acquis concerning short term visa issues stays of up to three (3) months in the Schengen area. The citizens of these countries are not subject to border controls within the common area (airlines or other carriers require identification – I.D. card or passport or any other piece of identification issued by a public authority). Citizens of the EU countries do not need a visa to enter Greece (and the Schengen area). For the full list of countries whose citizens need or do not need a visa to enter Greece please click here