Greece - Some frequently asked questions
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Greece and her Islands - This forum will cover Mainland Greece and her many Islands - Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Ithaca, Skiathos, Alonissos, Skopelos, Santorini, Kos, Kalymnos, Symi, Thassos, Lesvos and Samos.
A map of the islands http://www.bugbog.com/maps/europe/greece_map.html

Travel - Greece is accesible from nearly all major U.K airports and the travelling time is between 3 - 5 1/2 hours depending on destination and departure points!

A link to BAA airports http://www.baa.com

Most of the airports on the Smaller islands have quite small airports and you will oftewn have to queue for check - in outside so be prepared to catch some more sun there!!

Duty free- Greece is part of the E.U and so the limits are as reccomended by Customs and excise for personal use.
See here http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPort ... e=document for more information.

Currency - As part of the E.U it now uses the Euro, Previous to that it had the Drachma With about 500 Drachma to the pound.
For up to date Currency rates see here http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Most restaurants will accept Visa and Mastercard now and also in the larger hotels, Most small apartment blocks will not, and as such it is best to take Travellers Cheques which can be exchanged in most towns.

Hotels and Studios - The most common accomadation is the studio here, A simple room with two single beds normally a small kitchenette and a seperate bathroom, This is all that is really needed as most people tend to eat out most of the time as it can be very cheap to go out here.

There are also plenty of De-luxe and "A class" hotels here, as well as a few All Inclusive hotels.

Weather - The northern most islands and resorts of Greece Should average around 26 - 28 mid summer and the southern islands Should average around 27 - 29 mid summer.
However it often gets a lot hotter with temperatures hitting the 40's in July and August
Go here for more information http://www.weatherunderground.com/global/GR.html
http://www.capri-sa.gr/en/weather.php

Ferry travel have a look at http://www.ferries.gr has lots of prices and timetables between the islands and also other countrys.

For more information Please post in the Greece forum or look here http://www.greece101.com/

Edited by wizard to update links