• Currency: Euro
     
  • Country Code: +30
     
  • Electric Power: Type C and Type F plugs, 230 V, 50 Hz
     
  • Time Zone: GMT+3
     
  • Average Temperature in October: Daytime 21°C / Nightime 11°C
     
  • Emergency Contacts: Police 100, Fire Department 199, Ambulance 166
     
  • Language:  Official language is Greek, but the majority of citizens are fluent in English
     
  • Credit/Debit Cards: Visa / Mastercard – Cash is preferred, but POS devices are mandatory everywhere so are widely used, with the exception of taxis which may not accept credit/debit cards. 
     
  • Tipping: It is not mandatory, but it is expected and customary. Tips range from €5 to €20 depending on the total amount due.
     
  • Dress code: Dress as pleased
     
  • Safety: Thessaloniki, and Greece in general, is very safe at all times.