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Camping Erodios
Owner Efthymios Panourgias has given great thought to what is needed and has provided everything to the highest possible standard, in an environmentally friendly way. The owner is constantly on the site ensuring these standards are maintained and usually has plans for further improvements.
Camping Iria Beach
Situated close to the beach in a rural spot, Camping Iria Beach is a family site, although more basic than other Greek sites. However, the site offers a good selection of facilities, including a Greek taverna, a bar serving Greek cuisine, and an outdoor swimming pool, giving the site a relaxed atmosphere.
Camping Kouyoni
The busy motorway south of Thessaloniki clearly shows the popularity of Halkidiki and this coastal area. Camping Kouyoni provides a site that is popular with local Greeks, who have had static caravans here for many years, and also has flats that are available to rent. With a total of 86 pitches, only 40 are available for touring units and only a few of these are suitable for motorhomes and larger caravans. There is limited space for car parking and this further restricts access. The pitches are more earth than grass and they could become muddy if it rains.
Camping Milos
The island of Evia could easily be mistaken for part of the mainland, given that it is connected to Attica by two bridges and several ferries. It is, however, the second-largest Greek Island, Crete being that much bigger. Camping Milos is situated on the coast, just over 1.5 km. west of Eretria and provides 100 pitches. Forty touring pitches provide space for caravans and motorhomes under screens of varying heights.
Camping Fournia Beach
The village of Kastros, and the Chlemoutsi castle that towers above it can be seen for miles across the flat landscape towards the coast. Camping Fournia Beach is owned by the four Lefkaditis brothers, and their wives have ensured that this new site is awash with flowering shrubs. The site offers 90 first class pitches and modern facilities, and the bar and restaurant sit in a landscaped area high above the beach with spectacular views across the sea to Zakynthos. Steps to the beach provide private access to the sandy cove below. The castle is being restored and is now used for summer concerts. Nearby are the Kyllini baths dating from Roman times, where the benefits of a mud bath can still be enjoyed.
Camping Anemomilos
Anemomilos is a small, friendly site situated directly on a beautiful sandy beach with turquoise sea, and quayside fish restaurants in the nearby village. Many German campers come here for the windsurfing, sailing and beach life generally. The site offers 115 level pitches with 10A electricity, good shade and great views. The small picturesque village, just a few minutes walk away, is at the back of the bay. Caiques and fishing boats are drawn up all along the sandy shore, while tavernas serve their fresh catch along the water’s edge.
Camping Sikia
Camping Sikia is an attractive, well maintained site enthusiastically run by the Pandeli family. The site offers 120 pitches of varying sizes all with 16A electricity. They are arranged on terraces and may become quite dusty during the dry season, but most are well shaded by olive trees. There are superb views from many pitches – the sea to the south and the mountains to the north. Rental accommodation is also available. The calm sea and golden beaches of the Pagasitikos Gulf make this a perfect spot for family holidays. The site is just 100 m. from a sand and shingle beach on the edge of a rocky bay.
Lacara Camping
This back to basics campsite has two springs and a stream flowing into a small marsh and 10 km. of forest roads in private woodland, an idyllic location, but with a risk of mosquitos following a period of rain. On the east coast of the Sithonia peninsula, the setting is stunning.
Camping Pefki
Evia, the second largest Greek Island, offers dramatic scenery and the north end of the island provides an opportunity to get away from the crowds of Attica. It also offers an alternative route between Athens and Thessaloniki and avoids the boring motorway route towards Lamia.
Camping Kato Alissos
Kato Alissos can be found 21 km. west of Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and has direct access to a long beach. This is an attractive but basic site with lemon, orange and olive trees providing a pleasant camping environment. At the heart of the site, the bar/restaurant specialises in traditional Greek cuisine and has welcome shade from a giant olive tree, said to be over 1,000 years old.
Camping Navarino Beach
Situated directly on the beach in the historic Bay of Navarino, there can be very few sites that occupy the fantastic position that Camping Navarino Beach has. There are around 70 pitches, most facing the beach, with 30 being directly situated alongside. All have electricity (10A) and most have good shade. They are arranged in rows to ensure that all have beach access. The facilities are adequate and cleaned regularly. The staff are friendly and efficient, and there is a very good restaurant with a terrace directly by the beach. The light wind in the morning, which strengthens on some afternoons, makes it a great windsurfing location and boats can be moored by the shore. The site is split into two, with the section across the road used mainly for tents or as the overspill. There is plenty of shade. The beach is sandy and shelves gently making it incredibly safe for children. This site is highly recommended.
Camping Valtos
Valtos Camping lies two kilometres west of the picturesque village of Parga and just 60 m. from the beautiful sandy beach at Valtos. This is a small, friendly site with a shop, bar and restaurant. The 100 touring pitches here are of various sizes, all with electricity connections (16A). There is little grass but good shade is supplied by mulberry, lemon and olive trees.
Camping Kariotes Beach
The island of Lefkada is one of the few Ionian islands that you can access without using a ferry. This campsite is 500 m. from the beach on the main road south (slight traffic noise). There are 75 pitches amongst tall olive trees, but only about 15 places are suitable for caravans or motorhomes.
Camping Finikes
This site offers 80 level pitches with good shade and great views. It also has 15 apartments to rent. Some pitches have high reed screens that give good protection from the blazing Greek sun, while the turquoise sea is excellent for swimming, windsurfing and sailing and generally cooling off. The site is at the western corner of Finikounda Bay and has direct access to the sandy beach by crossing small natural dunes. The facilities are excellent, and in low season, when there are 18 or fewer campers, each is given the keys to a WC and shower for their personal use. The small picturesque village, three kilometres to the east, is at the back of the bay. Caiques and fishing boats are drawn up all along the sandy shore here, while tavernas serve their fresh catch along the water’s edge.
Camping Dionysus
The Ionian island of Corfu is known by most as a popular tourist destination but perhaps not considered by many for camping. The hourly ferry from Igoumenitsa takes 90 minutes to cross to Kerkyra. Many ferries from Italian ports now stop here en-route to either Igoumenitsa or Patras, so it is possible to break your journey to mainland Greece.
Camping Village, Episkopos
The Island of Lefkada is one of the few Ionian Islands that you can access without using a ferry. It is conveniently connected by a small, floating bridge to the mainland.
Camping Enjoy-Lichnos
This is a quiet campsite with attractive views of the Ionian Sea and the coastlines towards Preveza and Parga. The site has been created on a steep incline with extensive terraces and pitches under constructed shade, all with 16A electricity. The ground levels out in front of the beach and pitches here have sea views. There are 150 touring pitches and a large area for tents under the shade of the 500-year-old olive trees. The sandy beach is the site’s main attraction, and various water-based activities are available. The nearby resort of Parga is a lively place of narrow streets and a wealth of tavernas. It can be reached using one of the many water taxis which frequent the area throughout the day.
Camping Poseidon Beach
Mount Olympus towers are an iconic backdrop to this region, and its slopes run down to the shores of the Aegean, where Camping Poseidon Beach is to be found. This rural area is just off the E75 motorway, which follows the coast from Thessalonica to Athens. The area is known for its sandy beaches, and this campsite enjoys direct access to the sea with windsurfing, snorkelling and waterskiing all available. Head inland to Mount Olympus National Park and take to the hiking and biking trails to explore the rugged majesty of these wooded slopes.
Camping Ionion Beach
This is a very attractive and well-kept site in a beautiful location by the Ionian Sea, created from former farmland by the Fligos family. Much has changed since they welcomed their first guests in 1982 when they still left plenty of space for growing potatoes. Now it is a modern site with a large pool and a paddling pool, and two blocks of apartments to rent. Separated by various trees and oleander bushes, there are 210 pitches of 80-100 sq.m, all with 16A electricity. Those at the front of the site enjoy views over the sea and the island of Zakinthos.
Camping Gythion Bay
Gythion Bay is based in the southeast of Peloponnese, on the 5km long sandy beach of Mavrovouni. The real draw to this site is the immaculate beach, ideal for swimming and watersports. The area is well known for endangered sea turtles, where they choose to lay their eggs. This four-star campsite is perfect for the family to come on their camping holiday as it is a clean, relaxing campsite with a wide choice of facilities and activities for all ages.

Greece

Greece and its islands have a long legacy of art, music and literature. Since the days of Homer, its beauty has been celebrated: the azure of the Aegean Sea, the iridescent morning light and the grand marble temples.

Campsites in Greece are scattered across the country from the north, where keen hikers can climb Mount Olympus, to Crete, where the mythical minotaur lived under the palace at Knossos, which tourists can still visit. Athens is, of course, a popular destination with its ancient acropolis and charismatic atmosphere.

The island's clear waters and white sands make them highly popular with holidaymakers and ideal for watersports enthusiasts. Camping in Greece is a great chance to do a spot of island hopping – it's a leisurely way to fully explore what each place offers while soaking up the sun and sampling the local seafood.

Camping in Greece guarantees a relaxing break with plenty of culture for those who want it. Start your search with Alan Rogers and refine your results by region or theme for specific locations.

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Athens

Basic Information

Capital Athens
Currency Euro (EUR)
Language(s) Greek
Time Zones EET(UTC+2)
Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Telephone Code +30
Units Metric

EU Member Yes
Schengen Area
Yes

Tourism Website www.visitgreece.gr

Greece is a member of the European Union, and customs inspections are occasionally conducted on individuals and vehicles crossing the border to ensure compliance with Greek regulations.

Shopping

Souvenir Shop

In Greece, you'll find shops galore, from mini-markets and little shops with traditional products to designer boutiques in cosmopolitan Greek islands and cities such as Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada and more.

You'll find vintage treasures galore in Greece, especially in the big Greek cities such as Athens and Thessaloniki. Antiques include furniture, art pieces, vintage objects, ornaments and everything you can imagine. Most of the antique shops in Greece are hidden in the heart of the big city centres. So you'll also have the chance to explore Greece's urban culture!

Since Greece has plenty of rich local produce, shops on the mainland and islands are everywhere. You will find Handmade objects, local delicacies, herbs, traditional remedies, olive oil and wine. You will also discover many types of handmade jewellery made from various materials, such as gold, silver, copper and gemstones. Earthenware and pottery are something you can find everywhere in Greece, including the islands such as Sifnos, Paros and Rhodes. They are famous for their beautiful and sophisticated ceramics, tea cups, plates and ornaments.

Shopping in Greece is an all-day-long activity. Shops are usually open from 9 a.m. until late in the evening. In tourist islands, most souvenir shops typically stay open until late. Souvenir shops are the most common in Greece, where you can buy Greek souvenirs and local products to remind you of your holiday.

Money in Greece

Greece uses the euro as its official currency. It is advised to carry some cash, but ATMs are readily available in almost all towns and cities, and many have multilingual instructions. Even the smaller islands usually have at least one ATM.

Public Holidays in Greece

  • New Year's Day: 1st January
  • Epiphany: 6th January
  • Clean Monday (Shrove Monday), Good Friday, Great Saturday, Easter, Easter Monday, Pentecost & Holy Spirit Monday (7 weeks after Easter)
  • Greek Independence Day: 25th March
  • Protomagia: 1st May
  • Holy Spirit Monday: 5th June 
  • Dormition of the Virgin Mary: 15th August 
  • National Anniversary Day: 28th October
  • Christmas Day: 25th December  
  • Synaxis of the Mother of God: 26th December

Please note Some dates are moveable, so please check before travelling.

Driving in Greece

Visitors to Greece who wish to drive in the country must comply with the following requirements:

  1. A valid driver's license: Visitors must have a valid driver's license from their home country.
  2. Car insurance: Visitors must have valid car insurance for their vehicle, covering both the driver and passengers.
  3. Road rules: In Greece, motorists drive on the right and overtake on the left. Overtaking is forbidden on and approaching level crossings or if the vehicle ahead has stopped for safety reasons.   The use of seat belts is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle. Visitors must follow traffic laws, including speed limits, traffic signals, and road signs. On mountain roads, ascending traffic has priority.
  4. Unless your headlights can be adjusted, it's a legal requirement to carry headlamp converters (stickers for your headlights when driving on the right, so your lights don't dazzle motorists coming the other way).
  5. Safety equipment: Warning Triangle to be used in the event of your vehicle breaking down to warn other drivers, First aid kit, Fire extinguisher and reflective jacket.
  6. Minimum driving age: The minimum driving age in Greece is 18 years old.
  7. Alcohol law: The drink-drive limit for all drivers is 0.05%. 
  8. Cars with caravans or trailers are not allowed to exceed 18 metres in length, 4 metres in height and 2.55 metres in width. 
  9. The use of headphones is prohibited. Drivers are prohibited from holding a mobile phone while driving, but hands-free calling is allowed.

Greece Emergency Services

  • General emergency number: 112
  • Fire Service: 199
  • Ambulance service: 166
  • Police (Non-Emergency): 100
  • Tourist Police: 171
  • Coast Guard: 108
  • Forest Fire Service: 1591

Weather in Greece

ATHENS WEATHER


Greece's typical Mediterranean climate lends itself to mild and often wet winters and dry summers. The country is mostly sunny throughout the year. The northern part of the country can be freezing during the winters, even receiving snow in some areas. Winter is milder in the south.

Athens: Greece's capital has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and sometimes cold and wet winters. Temperatures average 29°C in August but can exceed 38°C, making it the hottest capital city in Europe.

Santorini: The famous island has a semi-arid climate with warm weather from May through September. It's also extremely dry; you can expect very little rainfall during the summer months. Winters are cool but not freezing - temperatures average around 13°C.

Thessaloniki: This port city has a Mediterranean climate but experiences much greater temperature variations than other parts of the country, with winter temperatures occasionally dropping as low as -9°C and snow falling on the northern plains. The city receives almost 300 days of sunshine per year.

Corfu: This island in the Ionian Sea is still warm and dry during the summer but receives much more precipitation during winter than Santorini and other popular islands. Because of this, Corfu is covered with much more lush vegetation than other parts of Greece. Winters can be cloudy but rarely cold.