Greek travel taboos

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visa notice Greek law stipulates that its embassies and consulates abroad should consider factors such as public order, national security and public health when issuing visas, and visas may be refused. If the applicant is not the spouse of an EU citizen, minor children or parents, no reason is required for refusing visas. The visa stay period is generally three months. China people who go to Greece need to apply for visas from the Greek Embassy in China, and specific procedures need to be consulted from the Greek Embassy in China.

All persons must enter and exit the country from the specified port (special circumstances will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Ministry of Public Order), and are obliged to undergo border inspection upon arrival and departure. Foreign nationals must hold passports or other travel documents recognized by international treaties when entering the country. If a visa is required according to regulations, they must have a visa on their passport or travel document.

Even if foreigners have a visa, they will be refused entry if they are: 1. They are blacklisted; 2. According to the World Health Organization or other international standards, their entry may pose a threat to public order or public health; 3. The passport or other travel document they hold does not guarantee their return to their country of origin or to a third country; 4. They intend to stay in Greece but fail to apply for a residence permit through legal channels; 5. There is no necessary documents to prove that the purpose of travel is legitimate and the source of financial resources is reliable, unless a Greek citizen guarantees it in accordance with legal procedures.

1. Time difference: 6 hours slower than China, and 5 hours slower than China (daylight saving time is implemented from March to October).

2. Climate and clothing: Greece has a Mediterranean climate, with mild and rainy winters and hot and dry summers. There is not a drop of rain in Athens from May to August, so it is dry. The temperature is higher at noon and cooler in the morning and evening. Sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen are must-have in summer. The weather changes widely in winter, so please bring rain gear and thicker coats with you.

3. Hotel accommodation in Greece: Greek hotel levels are divided into several levels: CAT LUX (local 5 stars), CAT A (local 4 stars), and CAT B (local 3 stars). The hotel is not large in scale and the equipment is relatively old. It is similar to the hotels in southern Italy. In addition, the Greek nation is more attentive to simplicity, and the hotel decoration is very simple.

1) The check-in time specified by the hotel is generally 14:00 pm, and the check-out time is before 12:00 noon; overtime will be charged.

2) The voltage is 220V and the cycle frequency is 50Hz, but the plug is round head and double hole type. However, due to the different power sockets, please prepare your own socket converter.

4. Dining: Breakfast is served in the Western restaurant in the hotel (mainly buffet), and lunch and dinner are mainly Chinese food, interspersed with Greek specialties (Greek barbecue meals or Greek seafood meals). Greece has fewer Chinese and a short history of Chinese food, and raw materials are generally imported from other countries. Therefore, the taste is very different from domestic Chinese food. Guests need to be mentally prepared in advance and not give too high expectations.

5. Drinking water: Greek tap water is drinkable (but because of the high lime content of Greek groundwater, it is recommended to use mineral water.

6. Transportation: The traffic in urban Athens is very crowded, especially in Syntagma Square and Concorde Square, where cars travel according to single and even numbers on dates. In addition, tram and car (fare is about 0.45 euros) subway (about 0.70 euros) daily ticket: 2.9 euros is valid for one day and you can take any means of transportation except taxis. Taxis (starting at 0.75 euros, and then about 0.25 euros per kilometer. There is a very expensive waiting fee for waiting at red lights; double at night) 7. Tipping: The service charge is generally included in the fees for restaurants, cafes, hotels, taxis and ships, etc., and no tip is required; in order to express your satisfaction with the quality of the service and express your appreciation, you can leave a tip of 10% to 15%.

8. To make calls in Greece, you only need to apply for international mobile roaming services in the business halls of China Mobile or China Unicom in China to make calls in Greece. You can also purchase your own phone card locally and use it, or use the phone in the hotel room for an extra charge.

9. Emergency rescue telephone number: alarm: 100; fire alarm: 199; first aid: 166; tourist police: 171.

10. Store opening hours: Purchasing in Greece is a pleasure, because it is cheap and bargainable. Especially in Plaka, the Bulaka district of Athens, exquisite works of art can be seen everywhere, and the prices are quite low. However, it should be noted that, Usually from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm is the nap time for Greeks, and all shops, restaurants, and cafes are temporarily closed at this time.

11. Tax refund: In Greece, tourists from non-EU countries who shop in the same store for more than 40000 Greek coins or 120 euros will enjoy duty-free benefits if they take the purchased items out of the country within 3 months. When shopping at a store with the "European Duty Free Shopping" logo, you can get a "Duty Free Shopping Check" when the total consumption exceeds the minimum limit. After passing through customs at the airport, you can apply for a tax refund at the tax refund customs.

Customs taboos 1. Greeks pay great attention to neat clothes, especially middle-aged and elderly people who pay more attention to dignified and generous clothes. In formal social occasions, men usually wear dark suits and tie or bow ties.

2. The Greeks have elegant manners and have many particular points. They do not use waving or waving, because to them, waving or waving is an act of contempt for others and means to "go to hell". They think it is an act of contempt for others. The closer the hand is to the other person's face, the more insulting it becomes. They bid farewell, usually waving to each other with the back of their hands. They also believe that staring at others for a long time is a sign of ill intentions. Sneezing in public and wiping your nose with a handkerchief are very taboo for them.

3. Generally speaking, Greeks shake hands when meeting guests on social occasions. When Greeks meet others on the road, even if they don't know each other, they will greet each other as a sign of friendship. If the road is narrow, they always let each other go first, especially foreigners.

4. When dealing with Greeks, if you invite a guest to drink (usually coffee or Greek liquor), don't rashly refuse it, otherwise you will be regarded as a humiliation by the other party; 5. Greeks mainly eat pasta and sometimes eat rice. They like to eat beef and mutton, and often eat vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes. Dinner in Greece starts very late, and in Athens, dinner usually starts after 10 o'clock. They like to drink Turkish coffee and are addicted to alcohol. They drink alcohol regardless of lunch and dinner, often getting a little drunk.

6. Since ancient Greece was one of the four major ancient civilizations, most of the Greek people had a deep impression of China, which has the same history. Therefore, when China people talk to them, there will be many topics. However, although there are many topics, there are still some topics to avoid, such as Greece's domestic politics and the relationship between Greek-speaking Cyprus.

7. The best month to go to Greece for business is from September of the year to May of the following year. It is not advisable to go around Christmas. When meeting, local business people will usually hand you a cup of thick coffee, which should not be refused. The Greeks are cheerful and hospitable. They speak excitedly but do not mean harm. If the other person is talking endlessly, you'd better listen respectfully.

8. When taking photos in Greece, you must not stand a tripod like no one is around. Because the Greek government has regulations, official consent must be obtained for the establishment of a tripod. The reason for this rule is that the Greek authorities believe that the person who uses a tripod to shoot must be a professional photographer. They are worried that professional photographers will set up a tripod to shoot "grandly" and may use the pictures for commercial purposes.

9. Most people in Greece believe in the Greek Orthodox Church. When entering the church, women must wear a long dress (arms must not be exposed) and must not walk behind the altar.

10. Greek folk worshipped snakes and called them a god, and regarded salt as a sacred object. When offering sacrifices to gods, avoid lack of salt.

11. People who believe in Islam ban pork and the use of pig products.

12. The Greeks taboo 13th and Fridays, thinking that they are unlucky. They do not like black, nor do they like cats, especially black cats. When visiting a Greek home, avoid praising something too much.

The best time to travel in Greece Greece has a continental climate and high mountains in the north, which can block some of the cold currents in winter. Winter is the off-season for tourism in Greece. In summer, as tropical air flows north from Egypt, temperatures can reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius. The best tourist season is from April to October, especially July and August. There are many holidaymakers in Europe and the United States, and people are crowded everywhere. If you don't follow a tour group or arrange a place to stay in advance, you will spend a lot of time looking for a place to stay.

In comparison, the small peak seasons after the big peak season, such as May and June, September and October, have a pleasant climate, but the ferries are blocked, which will be a more comfortable tourist season.

Due to the strong impression of the Aegean Sea, many people mistakenly believe that Greece is like summer all year round. In fact, Greece has four distinct seasons and large temperature differences, so the clothing should be appropriate and the weather conditions during the travel season should be checked first.

Many attractions are closed from the end of November to the beginning of April of the following year in winter, especially the islands in the Aegean Sea. Restaurants and hotels were also closed, and even boat flights were greatly reduced. Therefore, from after Easter to the end of June is a very suitable time to travel. From July to mid-September, a large number of tourists from northern Europe flock to Greece for a vacation. The situation began to improve in mid-September, and October is the most suitable time.