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Official Languages: Greek

English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, hotels, transport hubs, and by younger people. In smaller towns and rural areas, English may be more limited, but basic tourist communication is usually manageable.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally good in cities, towns, and on main travel routes. Service can be weaker in remote mountain areas, on some smaller islands, and during ferry crossings. 4G is widespread and 5G is available in many urban areas.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: For short stays, EU travelers can commonly use roaming under their home plan, but should still check fair use limits. For non-EU travelers, a local SIM or eSIM is often cheaper than roaming, especially for data-heavy use. eSIM is the easiest option if your phone supports it and you want service immediately after arrival. A local physical SIM can be good value for longer stays, but may take more setup. If you will island-hop or drive in rural areas, compare network coverage rather than choosing only by price.

Cards are widely accepted in Athens, Thessaloniki, airports, hotels, larger restaurants, supermarkets, and many tourist businesses. Cash is still useful for taxis in some cases, small cafes, beach bars, kiosks, rural villages, and some islands, so carrying a modest amount is practical.

Tipping is appreciated but not as rigid as in some countries. In cafes and casual tavernas, rounding up or leaving a small amount is common. In restaurants, around 5 to 10 percent is typical for good service if a service charge is not already included. Taxi drivers commonly receive rounded-up fares rather than a fixed percentage. Hotel housekeeping and porters may be given a small tip for good service.

Plug Type: Type C and Type F

Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from countries using 230 V and Type C or F plugs commonly do not need an adapter. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, and other countries with different plug types will usually need an adapter. Travelers from countries using 110 V should also check device voltage compatibility.