Greece Beach Holidays

Your passport must have a 'date of issue' less than 10 years before your arrival date.

Your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

You can visit Greece without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, visiting family, or attending business meetings.

You may be asked to show a return or onward ticket and prove you have enough money for your stay.

When entering the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register biometric details like fingerprints and a photo at special booths upon your first visit.

Travellers must declare carrying any cash or travellers cheques valued at 10,000 euros or more at their point of entry into Greece.

Meat, milk, or products containing them cannot be taken into Greece, with exceptions for some items like powdered baby milk and baby food.

Thefts of passports and wallets are common on the metro and in crowded tourist areas, so carry valuables separately and keep a passport copy safe.

Always carry your passport for identification as the police may not accept a copy.

Police will arrest you for rowdy or indecent behaviour, especially when drinking heavily, which can lead to fines or prison.

Smoking in indoor public places is illegal and can result in a fine of up to 500 euros.

You must validate your public transport ticket by stamping it to avoid getting a fine.

Restaurants must by law provide an itemised bill, so ensure you get a receipt for everything you buy.

Book water sports at a licensed centre, get a safety demonstration, and obey warning signs and flags on beaches.