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Beaches with a Blue Flag (2023)

We are aware that beaches awarded the Blue Flag designation offer exceptional water cleanliness and coastal quality, making them our preferred choice for swimming.

What does the blue flag mean for beaches?

The Blue Flag is an international award presented by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) since 1987. The objective of the award is to recognize beaches and marinas worldwide that meet high standards in terms of cleanliness, environmental protection,

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How to choose a perfect place for vacation in Greece

Tourism was once a privilege of the wealthy. Fortunately, in recent years, both closer and further destinations have become accessible to us, the common folk.

Traveling and vacations are the most precious periods during the year, so they should be planned in advance and in detail.

Greece has a very diverse and long coastline (13,676km) with thousands and thousands of resorts, small and large, and several hundred inhabited islands. This means that

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Tax free in Greece

One of few advantages of being a citizen of non EU countries is having the right to be refunded for tax of goods bought in EU countries. There are some restrictions for tax refund, not all goods are tax free.

What is tax free? It is a chance to get back part of the value added tax (VTA) or sales tax. Not being a citizen of the country where you do

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Avoid inconvenience in Greece

Tourists love Greece because they feel like at home there. There are no strict rules, it is safe for both, adults and children, you are not paying entrance to the beaches, and no one will drag you for a sleeve to buy something.

Yet, there are some rules you need to respect.

If the accommodation you booked in the yard has a swimming pool and a bar, it is usually not allowed

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Road to Greece via Vlasina Lake and Bulgaria

If you are willing to try alternative routes to Greece, in order to make your journey more interesting (not shorter), we suggest you take the route through Bulgaria, passing through Vlasina Lake. This route is recommended only for those who are not in a hurry and want to enjoy nature while driving to their destination in Greece.

If you decide to take this route, it is best to **exit the E-75

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Traffic rules in Greece

Up to what age should a child be in a child seat? Is talking on a mobile phone while driving punishable in Greece? If we rent a bike or a quad, is a helmet mandatory? These are questions we receive from you, so we have gathered the traffic rules in Greece in one place to make it easier for you to find them, drive according to the rules, and avoid

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Traffic regulations in Greece

The holiday season is approaching and many of our travelers are getting ready for their journey by car. In addition to advising you to check the technical validity of your vehicle before the trip, we also recommend that you take some roadside assistance to travel more carefree.

Frequent breaks and rest from driving are also very important for a worry-free journey. Additionally, please be mindful of traffic regulations and parking in

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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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