Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO)
Is a Public Entity supervised by the Ministry of Tourism.
They provide you with useful information to prepare your trip and for your stay in Greece: http://www.visitgreece.gr/

VISA
Many visitors to Greece will not need to obtain a visa for visits to Greece of up to 90 days. This includes citizens of all other European Union countries, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the United States. These days, as security arrangements change rapidly, visa requirements can also change.+info

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
For visitors to Greece, dial 112 for multi-language help. Dial 100 for Police, 166 for Fires, and 199 for ambulance service. For roadside service, dial 104 for ELPA road assistance .

ATHENS RESTRICTED AREA
The central Athens area restricts car access to reduce congestion, but these restrictions do not apply to rental cars or those owned by foreigners in the country for a short stay.

STARTING YOUR TRIP FROM ATHENS' AIRPORT
If you plan to rent a car from Athens' airport and drive north or south and avoid Athens, just leave the airport and follow the signs for Elefsina. If you are going to Thessaloniki or anywhere north, take the Lamia exit. If you are going to the Peloponesse, just follow the signs for Elefsina.

GREECE MILEAGE CHART
Distances between greek cities+info

CLIMATE - WEATHER
Average temperatures in ℃+info

GREEK NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
On these holidays, government offices, banks, post offices/most stores, and many restaurants are closed; a few museums and attractions may remain open.+info

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MONUMENTS
According to the UNESCO catalogue, the following archaeological sites and cultural areas in Greece have been characterised as Monuments of Cultural Heritage.+info

GREEK ISLANDS
The Greek islands boast unique archaeological sites, an outstanding architectural heritage and centuries-old, fascinating local traditions. All these combined with the ideal climate, the beauty of Greek waters and the short distances between ports and coasts, have rendered the Greek islands extremely popular among Greek and foreign visitors.+info

CULTURAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Throughout the year, but especially during summer, hundreds of cultural events are held and scores of bigger or smaller festivals are being organised, involving all forms of art. +info

ONLINE TRAVEL FORUMS
The First online travel forum about Greece. Get travel and vacation advice from real travelers. Ask travel questions and get unbiased, timely answers and insights from real travelers and locals. +info

TRAVEL INFO
From its North African and Arabic influences (listen carefully to the local language) to the Sicilian-inspired cuisine, Malta is a microcosm of the Mediterranean. Few European countries have such concentrated history, architecture and, yes, beaches in so tiny an area. There's been an eclectic mix of influences and a roll-call of rulers over the centuries, but be in no doubt: Malta is not just a notional outpost of Italy or a relic of colonial Britain. This island nation (all 316 sq km of it, comprising the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino) has a quirky character all of its own. From prehistoric temples, to the baroque architecture of Valletta, feasts of rabbit to festas of noisy fireworks, rattling buses to colourful fishing boats, this nation has loads of unique charm.

CITIES DISTANCES
Distances between Malta cities+info

CLIMATE WEATHER INFORMATION
Malta's climate is heavily influenced by the the sea and is typical of other Mediterranean climates. Malta has just two seasons. Summer which is hot and dry and winter which is mild and rainy. Due to this Mediterranean climate Malta experiences problems with water supply and depends on underwater reserves of fresh water. Due to strong north and north-easterly winds winters can often feel quite chilly. +info

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
On these days you might find some places closed +info

PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS
Malta Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements +info

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS For visitors to Malta, dial 112 for multi-language help. Dial 191 for Police, 199 for Fires, and 196 for ambulance service. You can also dial 21244371 for air rescue and 21238797 for sea rescue

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MONUMENTS
Ancient Sites of Malta +info

ONLINE TRAVEL FORUMS
Get Malta travel and vacation advice from over 1,000,000 VirtualTourist members. Post a Malta travel question and get unbiased, timely answers and insights from real travelers and Malta locals. +info

TRAVEL INFO
While it's true that Portugal is no longer the Iberian Peninsula's best-kept secret, it's fairly easy to escape the crowds. Even at the busiest resorts in the Algarve, it only takes a short bus ride or a walk across countryside to reveal rarely visited places that still offer the feeling of discovery - a sentiment close to the Portuguese soul. Portugal has an old-fashioned charm, with medieval castles and picture-perfect villages scattered over meandering coastlines and flower-covered hillsides. From the ancient university town of Coimbra to Lord Byron's favourite Portuguese haunt, Sintra, the country's proud history can be felt everywhere. Sun-kissed beaches like Cascais and Sagres offer enticements of a more hedonistic sort. Indeed, the dramatic, end-of-the-world cliffs, wild dune-covered beaches, protected coves and long, sandy islands of Portugal's coastline have long enchanted visitors and locals alike. Meanwhile, the country's capital, Lisbon, and its northern rival, Porto, are magical places for the wanderer, with riverside views, cobblestone streets and rattling trams framed by looming cathedrals.

CITIES DISTANCES
Distances between Portugal cities+info

CLIMATE WEATHER INFORMATION
The northwest has mild winters with high levels of rainfall and fairly short summers. The northeast has longer winters and hot summers. In the south, summers (May to October) are warm with very little rain except in early spring and autumn.+info

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
On these days you might find some places closed +info

PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS
Portugal Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements +info

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MONUMENTS
Even before the first humans, planet earth's first living beings found these Oceanside lands an excellent place to live. The dinosaurs were the first to arrive. A nest with 180 dinosaur eggs was discovered by the sea at Lourinha. Such a rare find is without parallel worldwide. Away from the coast, up in the hills, one particular valley has attracted universal attention. The Coa valley guards messages from our ancestors in what has become the world's largest open-air Rupestral museum. A huge variety of influences have stamped their mark on the landscapes of Portugal, with the megalithic to the fore. In the Evora region, there are the best-preserved remains of how our ancestors worshipped life and death. Discover the distant origins of cities in the Celtic encampment at Briteiros. Only the beauty of the River Ave valley landscape matches the quality of these Celtic remains. Other civilisations also made their impact on what became Portugal. The Romans left the greatest heritage, still reflected in our language, culture and customs. The city of Conimbriga bears full witness to the lasting grandeur of this empire. Take our suggestions and let the archaeology guide you on a voyage into the past. +info

CULTURAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Throughout the year, but especially during summer, hundreds of cultural events are held and scores of bigger or smaller festivals are being organised, involving all forms of art. +info

ONLINE TRAVEL FORUMS
Get Portugal travel and vacation advice from over 1,000,000 VirtualTourist members. Post a Portugal travel question and get unbiased, timely answers and insights from real travelers and Portugal locals. +info