Greece
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Car Hire The Greeks drive on the right and road signs follow European standards
though on country roads you may come across signs in Greek. High speeds are not recommended as
on some roads you may come across an unexpected hazard like a pot-hole or even a herd of sheep!
The speed limit is 80 kph (62mph) for cars on national highways; 70 kph (44 mph) on country
roads and 50 kph (31mph) in towns. Although many Greeks flout the law the use of seatbelts for
vehicles and helmets for motorcyclists are compulsory.
Taxis Fares are controlled by the Government. Taxi ranks can be found in most resorts
but cabs can also be flagged down. They usually operate on a meter system. Village taxis,
marked agoraion, do not have meters but their tariffs are fixed and one taxi will not be
cheaper than another. It is usual to tip the driver 10 per cent.
Buses All Greek islands have a well developed bus network although in smaller places you
may find the slower pace of life effects punctuality. Buses are, in the main, comfortable,
clean and reasonably priced.
Ferries link all the Greek islands and they are frequent, comfortable and reliable.
Prices are set by the local government so you will always pay the same as everyone else. There
are numerous ticketing outlets near ports and there isn't usually any need to book in
advance.
Resorts in Greece (17)
Alonissos
16km east of Skiathos, Alonissos is the quietest to least inhabited ...
Corfu
The most northerly of the seven Ionian Islands‚ Corfu is often referre ...
Crete
Between Athens and Africa, Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, ...
Halki
The scenic island of Halki lies just a few miles off the west coast ...
Halkidiki
Halkidiki is divided into three main areas; the peninsula of Sithonia ...
Kalamata
This is one of the most fascinating regions of Greece. Here the Mycene ...
