The UK Foreign Office has issued fresh guidance for people travelling to Greece.
More than three million British travellers visited Greece in 2022. Most visits are trouble-free.
However, the Foreign Office has issued additional information on strikes and demonstrations, updated information on Covid-19 and staying safe.
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Strikes:
There are regular strikes, sometimes called at short notice that can cause disruption to public transport, as well as road networks and borders. Political demonstrations can also occur frequently.
Demonstrations take place regularly around major squares in central Athens, in particular Syntagma Square. Nationwide strikes and protests can occur at any time and may disrupt road, air, sea travel and cause delays/diversions at border crossings.
Demonstrations can be called at short notice, but there are certain dates on which demonstrations traditionally occur: May 1, November 17, and December 6.
Crime:
According to the Foreign Office, 33 cases of rape and sexual assaults in Greece were reported to British consular staff in 2022.
They said: "We also saw a small number of other personal attacks reported, and in some cases the alleged attackers were also British nationals.
"We recommend that all travellers take note of the following the advice saving the location of your accommodation on your maps app, so it’s easier to find at the end of the night; setting up a WhatsApp group to keep in touch with each other; keeping an eye on each other’s drinks to make sure they don’t get spiked; not letting a friend walk back to their hotel alone; not giving a drunk person more alcohol."
Coronavirus:
It is mandatory to wear a mask on all public transport, including taxis and indoor spaces on boats, and in hospitals and care facilities for the elderly. It is also advised to wear a mask in pharmacies.
If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece you must self-isolate for five days from the date of the positive test result. You may leave self-isolation after five days if you have not had a fever in the past 24 hours, otherwise you should continue to self-isolate.
There is an exception for tourists leaving Greece to return home. You may leave self-isolation before the end of the five day isolation period in order to travel back to your country of origin, provided you wear a high protection mask and do not have a fever.
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