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Athens Facts, Info and Traveler Tips:
Time Zone: GMT +2
Day Light Saving: GMT +3 between the last Sunday in April and
the last Sunday in October.
Driving side: Drive on the right
Currency: Euro. You can exchange your money from banks and post offices.
Electricity: 220 V (50 Hz)
Population: 3.7 million
Main Religion: Greek Orthodox
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Communication in Athens:
Greece International Country Code is +30 and Athens City Code is 21.
Its cheaper to make calls with the prepaid cards. "TALK TALK" cards provided
by ACN has cheaper rate for international calls. Internet cafes are available
in the city. If you are planning to stay more time in Athens, you can purchase a
SIM card for a moderate cost.
Language Used:
Greek is the main language. English also used.
ATMs and Banks:
ATMs are widely spread through out the city.
Credit cards:
All popular credit card types accepted and most of the
hotels and restaurants accepts credit card also.
Smoking in Athens:
Smoking in public transport network is prohibited and
same rule applied for some other public places also. Always check for non
smoking signs or check people around you are smoking.
Tipping in Athens:
Restaurants and hotels usually add the service
charge to the bill, if not usual practice is to put 10% of the bill
but depends on the service you received. In cafes the usual practice
is to round the bill to nearest Euro.
Safety:
Usually Greece is considered as a safe tourist destination. But
there are some incidents happening such as pickpocketing and theft.
As now the whole world is under threaten of the terrorism, Athens also
be have taken some precauions against that.
Athens Business and Banking Hours:
Athens banking hours are usually 8.00 am to 2.00 pm on Mondays to Thursday and
up to 1.30 pm on Friday. Some banks are open on Saturday also.
Greeting in Athens:
Shaking hands are the way of greeting in business gathering.
Distance to Holiday Resorts from Athens:
Distance to Paleo Faliron 8 km
Distance to Alimos 11 km
Distance to Glifada 17 km
Distance to Voula 18.5 km
Distance to Kavouri 23 km
Distance to Vouliagmeni 24 km
Distance to Varkiza 28 km
Distance to Lagonissi 40 km
Distance to Anavissos 51 km
Distance to Cape Sounion 69 km
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