What is the best time to visit Greece?

The best time to visit Greece depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Parthenon. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Greece use?

Greece uses the euro (€). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Greece?

Moussaka is one of Greece's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Souvlaki and Grilled Octopus. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Greece visa-free?

93 countries can enter Greece without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Greece safe for tourists?

Greece is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe.

Capital

Athens

Language

Greek

Currency

euro (€)

Population

10.4M

Timezone

UTC+02:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with.

Greece is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital is Athens, and the official language is Greek. The local currency is the euro (€). With a population of 10.4M, Greece is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Greece offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Top places to visit in Greece

Parthenon

The zenith of Doric architecture completed in 438 BC; this Pentelic marble sanctuary utilizes subtle optical entasis to appear perfectly straight to the human eye; stand on the slippery limestone of the Acropolis at 8 am when the first light hits the eastern pediment; the honey-coloured stone glows with a preternatural radiance before the city heat haze obscures the Saronic Gulf.

Meteora Monasteries

Six Eastern Orthodox monasteries balanced precariously on 400-metre high conglomerate rock pillars formed 60 million years ago; the 14th-century Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron features post-Byzantine frescoes and a moss-slicked windlass tower; arrive at the Roussanou viewpoint at dusk when the mist settles into the Peneios Valley; the silhouettes of the stone structures appear to detach from the earth entirely.

Sanctuary of Apollo

The 4th-century BC 'omphalos' or navel of the ancient world; situated on the steep southern slopes of Mount Parnassus at 570 metres elevation; the Sacred Way leads past the Athenian Treasury to the limestone columns of the Temple; visit the theatre at midday when the vertical sun illuminates the Pleistos Valley; the silence is heavy; broken only by the sound of wind through the silver-green olive groves.

Archaeological Site of Olympia

The 776 BC birthplace of the Olympic Games; where the colossal Doric Temple of Zeus once housed one of the Seven Wonders; the original limestone stadium track remains accessible via a vaulted stone tunnel; run the 192-metre dromos at dawn when the dew is still heavy on the grass; the scent of wild pine and centuries of laurel wreaths seems to linger in the stagnant air.

National Archaeological Museum

A Neoclassical 19th-century repository housing the world's finest collection of Greek antiquity; including the gold Mask of Agamemnon and the 2nd-century BC Antikythera Mechanism; walk the Mycenaean Hall at 9 am when the light through the high clerestory windows hits the hammered gold; the scale of the bronze Poseidon is large enough to dominate the peripheral vision of an entire room.

Oia

A cliffside village defined by white-washed cycladic houses and blue-domed churches perched 150 metres above a drowned volcanic caldera; the steep; volcanic-stone paths are polished smooth by centuries of footfalls; avoid the main sunset crowds by standing on the northern ramparts of the Byzantine Castle at 5 am; the pre-dawn light turns the Aegean basalt-black before the caldera water shifts to a saturated sapphire.

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Greece visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Countries that can visit Greece visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Before you go to Greece

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Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Greece immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

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Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

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Currency: euro

The local currency is €. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

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Language: Greek

Greek is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

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Power & connectivity

Check Greece's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Greece — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Greece visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.