GREECE TRAVEL INFORMATION
The online guide to Hotels in Greece & the Greek Islands
The home of Greek Gods, and the birthplace of democracy, Greece is well known for its ancient history and what it has offered civilization. The Olympic Games, Hippocrates, Archimedes to name a few. Greece is a beautiful country with great weather, crystal clear seas, and exotic sandy beaches, There are many places to travel to in Greece and the Greek islands.Airports in Greece
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" a newly built airport located in Spata not far from the center of Athens Greece.For information about flights, charters, reservations ect..
: Tel. (+3010) 35 30 000Ports / Harbours in Greece
Piraeus port is the main harbour where you will find ferries, cruise ships, flying dolphins ( hydrofoils ) to all greek islands, The second major port is Rafina. For information about ferry schedules, routes, tickets, destinations ect..Piraeus Port Authority, tel : (+3010) 0104226000
Rafina Port Authority, tel: (+3010) 0294022300
Metro / Train Stations in Greece
To travel around Athens there is the metro, recently built it is a great way to get around Athens city. For travelling outside of Athens There are train stations for most major citys and villages all over Greece.Athens City Bus Route Information (+3010) 185
Railway Information (+3010) 52 97 777, 36 24 402-6, 36 28 370
Peloponese Train Station (+3010) 51 31 601
Larisis Train Station (+3010) 52 98 837, 82 37 741
Buses & Public Transportation in Greece
For travel outside of Athens There are Bus Terminals for most major citys and villages all over Greece.Taxis in Greece
A cheap easy way to travel around Athens and Greece are taxis, Most taxis have air conditioning which is a must in summer, Rates start at 0,73 EURO, You can hail a taxi in the street or book one by phoning a local cab company.Taxis in Athens are yellow and for outside of Athens they are different colours like gray or red depending on what city in Greece they are from. Car Rental in Greece
If you want to explore Greece the best way is to rent a car. There are many places to visit such as archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, and beaches for swimming. You can also rent a motorcycle or scooter which is convenient for escaping Athens traffic jams.