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How to Get to Your Hotel from the Airport

Please kindly note that there will be no welcome desk at the airport upon your arrival. You are kindly requested to make your own arrangements from the airport to your hotel. There is a taxi service outside the Arrivals hall of  “Macedonia” Airport of Thessaloniki. There is also a bus service (bus number 78 ) operating 24 hours a day that links “Macedonia” Airport of Thessaloniki with the city centre.

Transfers

From all the hotels listed on the registration form, bus transfer from and to Cedefop will be provided from Wednesday 10th till Friday 12th June 2009, according to the conference programme as well as to all social events. If you are late you can always take a taxi, as there is no convenient public transport to Cedefop.

Time

Greece is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) throughout the year.

Language

Greek is the official language but English is widely spoken as well as German and French.

Currency

The Greek currency is EURO. Credit cards are widely used in most establishments. Most currencies and traveller’s cheques can easily be changed either at banks, hotels or money-changers with some handling charges.

Weather in June

Thessaloniki lies in the transitional climatic zone, so its climate has displayed characteristics of continental as well as Mediterranean climate. Thessaloniki's summers have been hot and their nights humid. Maximum temperatures have generally risen above 30 oC. Average temperatures in June range from 17 oC to 29 oC. Rain has been infrequent during summer, and has occurred mainly in the form of thunderstorms.

Power supply

The standard current in Greece is 220 volts. Plugs are European standard with two round pins.

People & Life

Thessaloniki is a popular destination. You will certainly enjoy a pleasant and interesting stay in the city. People are friendly and happy to help with any questions. The atmosphere is unique during the day in the commercial and shopping centre, but especially during the evening, in the wide variety of bars, restaurants and theatres for entertainment. Thessaloniki is renowned for its unique location, along the Thermaikos Gulf, its sunsets, its long history, its monuments and museums as well as its distinguished cuisine.

Useful phone numbers

Police* 
100
Tourist police station (+30) 2310554870, (+30) 2310554871
Ambulance* 
166
Fire* 199
Emergency phone** 112
Phone book information*    
11888

*It refers to a local number and can be used only from a local phone.
**It refers to a European number. After a recorded message in English and Greek, an operator receives the call in English, French or Greek, puts the caller through to the necessary service, and assists with interpretation, if necessary.

Links

> Information on Greece as a travel destination: http://www.gnto.gr/?langID=2
> Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia (SKG): www.hcaa.gr
> Hellenic Culture: www.culture.gr
> Area information on the prefecture of Macedonia: www.ellada.net
> Travel information on Halkidiki: www.halkidikinet.gr
> Weather in Thessaloniki: www.weather.yahoo.com/