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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.

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.


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  January

Thessaloniki lies in the transitional climatic zone, so its climate has displayed characteristics of continental as well as Mediterranean climate. Average temperatures in January range from 11C° to 2 C°.

Power supply

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


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.visitgreece.gr
> Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia (SKG): www.thessalonikiairport.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/