Greece
Greece gives us 8 places: 3 zoos and aquariums, 2 nature and walks, 2 museums and 1 historic site.
3Family attractions
2Types of day out
Quick facts about Greece
Best time to visitMay – October
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguageGreek
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
PaymentCards in cities, cash elsewhere
English spokenHigh (EF EPI #20)
1Things to do in Greece
Tours & tickets in Greece
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2Practical essentials
Dish to tryMousaka
CapitalAthens
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+30
Daylight10–15 hours of daylight
Population10,482,487
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
3Plan your trip to Greece
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards in cities, cash elsewhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +30
4Greece with kids – highlights
Why families love Greece
Athens carries 2 of the places we cover and everywhere else has 1, spread between the mainland and the islands. Comfortable months run may through oct, a long and reliable window.
Easy to travelCards in cities, cash elsewhere · English: high
Food to tryMousaka
So much to see3 family attractions
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
5Popular searches about Greece
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