Time
Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) throughout the year.
Language
Greek is the official language but English is widely spoken as well as German and French.
Currency
The Greek currency is EURO. Credit cards are widely used in most establishments. Most currencies and traveller’s cheques can easily be changed either at banks, hotels or money-changers with some handling charges.
Weather in August
The climate in Thessaloniki is Mediterranean with a definite seasonal variation. In August the weather is warm, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 35°C. During the warm period the high temperatures are tempered by fresh sea breezes in the coastal areas of the country and from the north winds, known as ‘Etesian’, blowing mainly in the Aegean. Summer clothes are recommended.
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Power supply
The standard current in Greece is 220 volts. Plugs are European standard with two round pins.
Local Transportation
City Buses
Thessaloniki Bus Lines are operated by the Organization of Urban Transportation of Thessaloniki – ‘OASTH’.
Tickets
- Standard adult ticket: 0,50 E. - expire 70 min. after first use
- 24-hour ticket (adult): 2,00 E.- expire 24 hours after first use
- Weekly ticket (adult): 10,00 E. – expire at midnight, 7 days after first use
Travel cards of various durations are also available.
Detailed information on ticket options, bus routes and timetables is available at: www.oasth.gr
Taxi Service
Taxi service in Thessaloniki is plentiful and economic.
Taxis can easily be found everywhere in the city, the city airport, port and railway station. They are blue – white.
Taxis are available at most hotels or can easily be ordered by hotel reception staff.
Taxi companies operate 24-hour call centers, ready to receive your order or make an advance booking for you. Should you wish to order a radio taxi, please call one of the following numbers: 2310525000, 2310866866.
Minimum taxi fare is 2,70 Euro. A taxi will cost around 3-5 euros for a city centre transfer and around 15-20 euros from and to the airport
A double fare is applicable at night (24:00 – 05:00)
Please don’t be surprised if other passengers are picked up along the way to your destination.
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