Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SShoulde
ulderr
(Apr & Se
r & Sep)
»
Accommodation prices can drop by 20%.
»
Temperatures are milder.
»
Internal flights and ferries have reduced schedules.
»
Few crowds.
Low Se
w Season
(Oct-Ma
-Mar)
»
Many hotels, sights and restaurants shut, especially on islands.
»
Accommodation costs up to 50% less than during high season.
»
Ferry schedules are skeletal.
»
Temperatures drop; Athens and Crete can see snow.
Useful Websites
EOT
(Greek National Tourist Organisation;
www.gnto.gr
) Concise tourist information.
Greek Travel Pages
(
www.gtp.gr
) Access to ferry schedules and accommodation.
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
)
Destination information, hotel bookings and trav-
eller forum.
Ministry of Culture
(
www.culture.gr
)
For cultural events and sights.
Important Numbers
In Greece, the area code must be dialled, meaning you always dial the full 10-digit tele-
phone number. The international access code is
00.
Country code
30
Ambulance
166
Highway rescue (ELPA)
104
Police
100
Tourist police
171
