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What Do Red, Yellow, and Other Flags on Greek Beaches Mean and What to Do When They Are Displayed?

Every color of the flag on the beach carries an important warning that can mean the difference between safe enjoyment in the sea and potential dangers and unwanted consequences. Understanding these flags is crucial for your safety, whether you swim, bathe, or simply spend time at the beach.

What does each color of the lifeguard flags on the beaches mean?

Green flag - the beach is safe for swimming

When the

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The road to Greece via the Dojran border crossing

It often happens that large crowds form at border crossings to Greece during the summer season. There are no rules or a sure way to avoid the crowd, but a general piece of advice is to avoid traveling on weekends and before holidays. Typically, there are fewer crowds at night and at alternative border crossings. This last statement does not always hold true, as sometimes there are crowds even at

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Market places in northern Greece

Some say that the market reflects the soul of the city. Perhaps markets are no longer what they used to be, but they are still very popular in tourist destinations, both among tourists and locals. The main reasons for this are lower prices of fruits and vegetables, as well as clothing and household items.

Where and when are the markets in Khalkidhiki, the Thessaloniki region, and Thassos?

This question is frequently

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Kućni red u Grčkoj – pravila koja važe i za turiste na letovanju

Quiet hours in Greece - What Tourists Should Know

Imagine this: you have returned from the beach, tired and satisfied, ready for an afternoon rest, and in the apartment next to yours, a group of people has just started making noise and singing loudly, with the music turned up to the maximum. We have received many complaints about this. Many of us completely understand people who have relaxed a bit more and indulged in the wonderful feeling of letting

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Šta smete, a šta ne smete uneti u Grčku iz zemalja van EU: ograničenja za hranu, cigarete i alkohol

What You Can and Cannot Bring into Greece from Non-EU Countries: Food, Cigarettes and Alcohol Limits

Every year, at the beginning of the summer season, information about food confiscation at the Evzoni border crossing appears in the media. This brings into focus the debate on how many cigarettes are allowed to be carried across the border, with figures reaching up to 2.3 boxes per person, which is not accurate.
Although controls are often milder towards travelers from Serbia, there are clear rules that must be respected to

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Letovanje kamperom - prednosti i mane

In the last few years, there has been a growing interest in this type of vacation. Most of the tourists are foreigners who come with their campers, but also with rented ones. This form of travel is very intriguing because you have the opportunity to change locations frequently, but sometimes it can be more expensive than the traditional way of vacationing, staying in hotels and studios. Sometimes it is necessary

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Mobile Internet in Greece

Poor internet in accommodation in Greece, well known isn't it?

You require internet during your vacation in Greece and you are searching for the most favorable option. You are at the right place. Below, you can find out which option is the most cost-effective and how to easily and affordably obtain unlimited internet during your vacation.

Every year, we receive many questions regarding the use of internet for mobile phones during

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Avoid inconvenience in Greece

Tourists adore Greece because they feel at home there. There are no strict rules, it is safe for both adults and children, beach access is free, and no one will hassle you to buy something.
However, there are certain rules that must be followed.

Rules in Greece that tourists should adhere to

Using the pool

If the accommodation you rented has a pool and a bar in the yard, bringing your own

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