Practical information

Athens offers you the perfect combination of shopping, dining and exploring the ancient beauty of the city. Check out the overview below and prepare yourself before taking off to Athens!

• Temperature: All year around there is a mediterranean climate.
• Time difference: Athene is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
• Currency: The Euro (EUR).
• Language: Greek.
• Required travel documents: The rules and regulations of travel documents and visa applications change frequently. There can also be different requirements. On the website of the visa service the required and current information is listed.
• Health: Information about the (mandatory) vaccinations change constantly. Current information can be found on Travel Health Pro and NHS or consult your GP surgery.