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Santorini Weather
Santorini is an ideal holiday destination with comfortable and favourable climate conditions for travel and sightseeing. The summers (June through August) are mildly hot with slightly high levels of humidity. Deceptively, during the day it is quite hot, while it cools noticeably during the night. During May, Santorini has an average high temperature of 19 °C, the rainfall is about 12mm and it has more than 10 hours of sunshine.
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Banks
The banks in Santorini are open between 8:00 and 14:30 hours during working days, except Friday, when banks open between 8:00 and 14:00 hours. On Saturday and Sunday the banks are closed. |
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Post Office
Post offices are open from 08:00-13:00 hours (Monday-Friday). |
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Shopping
Usual operating hours for shops in Santorini are:
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 08:30-14:30 hours
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 08:00-13:30 hours and from 17:30-20:30 hours.
These times are not always strictly adhered to. Many shops in tourist areas are open seven days a week from morning to night. |
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Time
Greece is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). |
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Currency
The official currency in Greece is EURO (€). Major credit cards are widely accepted, although cash is preferred in most shops, especially the smaller ones. |
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Taxes
Santorini has a sales tax (VAT) of 19% applicable to most goods and services purchased, regardless of whether the buyer is a resident of or visitor to Greece. Food & Beverage is an exception (the sales tax is about 9%). The VAT can be partially reimbursed or rebated to non Europeans. |
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Electricity
Outlets and voltage (220 volts) are the same as in most of Europe (except UK). Small appliances such as hair dryers, irons, razors, etc. can be used in Greece. For those from USA or Canada or other non–European countries adapters are required. The frequency of electrical current in Greece is 50 Hz. |
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Smoking
The conference is a non- smoking event. Generally in Greece, smoking is not allowed in public buildings. You can smoke in most restaurants, liquor establishments (bars) and cafeterias. |
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Liability & Insurance
The organisers cannot be held responsible for accidents to conference participants or accompanying persons, for damage, or loss of their personal property, or for cancellation expenses, regardless of cause. Participants are advised to carry out their own insurance arrangements during their stay in Greece. |
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Dress
Casual wear is suggested for all conference events, except the banquet, where we suggest a more formal outfit and a jacket since the dinner will be held outdoors. Warm cloths are generally recommended in the evening. |
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Tipping
Customary gratuity should be calculated at 10 per cent. |
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Special Needs
Delegates and accompanying persons with disabilities are invited to advise the Conference’s Secretariat of any special requirements. |
