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Travel information
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How to get to Rhodes
By air
Rhodes is very well served by direct charter flights from many European cities. It is one of the favourite destinations in Mediterranean sea with tour operators word-wide and in the height of the season as many as 120 charters may arrive on the same day.
There is a daily direct connection by scheduled flights from Athens to Rhodes operated by Olympic Airways and Aegean Airlines. During the high season there are about 10 flights every day between Athens and Rhodes. The flying time is 60 minutes. There are also daily flights from/to Cos, Karpathos, Kastellorizo, Mykonos, Santorini, Heraklion Creta, and Thessaloniki.
By Sea
Large ferry boats operate between the ports of Piraeus (Athens) and Rhodes every day. The boats usually stop at the islands of Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos and Cos.
The trip takes approximately 12 hours.
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Traveling formalities
A passport is not a compulsory requirement for European Union citizens traveling from or to Schengen countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain). There are no custom formalities. However, all participants are advised to hold a valid passport as it can be also used for identification purposes (e.g. for car rentals, etc).
A valid passport is normally required for all non E.U. citizens traveling to Greece. Visa formalities may be required for visitors from certain countries. Please consult your Embassy.
- Animals and Pets Entering Greece
Please note that animals require certain certificates issued in the country of origin before being allowed entry to Greece.
The currency of Greece is Euro (€). Banks, moneychanges and ATM's are located within all the cities of Greece. Traveller's cheques issued by all major companies can be cashed in all banks and exchange bureaus. Identification is necessary (preferably a passport). All major credit cards are almost everywhere accepted.
In case of loss of your credit card in Greece call immediately:
Access, 24 hour service - Tel.: 210 9503673
American Express, 24 hour service - Tel.: 00 441273526840
Citicard (Citibank), 24 hour service - Tel.: 210 9290000
Diners, 24 hour service - Tel.: 210 9290200
Eurocard/Mastercard, 24 hour service - Tel.: 210 9503673
Visa International, 24 hour service - Tel.: 210 9503673, Tel.: 00 800 11 6380304
The standard in Greece is 220V, AC 50Hz, 2-pin round sockets. Appliances from North America require a transformer and British ones an adaptor. Note, however, that good hotels are equipped with all necessary appliances you may need during your stay.
Greek time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, an hour ahead of Central European Time and seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Local and international calls can be made from public cardphone booths and kiosks. Telecards can be purchased from kiosks and OTE (Hellenic Telecommunications Organization) offices. Vodaphone, Cosmote and Wind are among the major mobile phone companies.
You should feel perfectly safe to eat and drink everything and the tap water all over Greece is absolutely safe. Residents of E.U. countries are eligible to receive free emergency medical care.
In case of emergency call:
Police: 100
Ambulance Service: 166
Fire Brigade: 199
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