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

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

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

Online reservations no longer belong to the realm of risky bookings. Tourists increasingly use online portals and websites to secure accommodation for themselves and their families. Cars, motorcycles, scooters, yachts, plane tickets, houses are rented via the internet, but also places in restaurants and bars are reserved…

The process of booking online is established and consists of several simple steps. Most importantly, first and foremost, choose the right destination and accommodation

A large number of individuals with chronic illnesses seldom decide to go on vacations or extended trips abroad. Many diseases require frequent treatments in healthcare facilities, and travel insurance does not cover the treatment of chronic illnesses or conditions. Consequently, utilizing healthcare services abroad can pose a significant strain on the household budget for these tourists. Even those who can afford this expense often have headaches when trying to find

Tourists who have used the Thessaloniki bypass to reach their summer resorts will need to change their route and prepare for heavier traffic and longer travel times. *The reason for this is a large project called “Flyover”, which will render the Thessaloniki bypass partially out of service for the next 4 years, at least.*

Latest information: April 2024. Work on the Flyover project in Thessaloniki stopped on 10.4.2024. by court decision.

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

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