| What should one consider while travelling in | | | | 220V electricity. The power is the same all over |
| Athens, Greece? Among them you should pay | | | | Greece in the main land as well as in the Greek |
| special attention to the electric current, especially | | | | islands. Power fluctuations however may cause |
| if coming from the States or Canada. The | | | | some problems especially in the islands and this |
| standard in Greece is 220-230V AC (50Hz). | | | | might happen during the peak of tourist season. |
| Appliances from North America require a | | | | One more thing, remember water and 220V |
| transformer and British ones an adaptor. | | | | electricity don't mix. So if you are in an apartment |
| Remember: Adaptor plugs do not convert | | | | or room in Athens or Greece, while on vacation |
| electricity. | | | | after you have a shower don't go with wet hands |
| We recommend that you pack an adapter or | | | | to dry you hair with the hair dryer or take a |
| transformer depending on your needs together | | | | shave with your new electric shaver. |
| with your electrical appliances, so that you do not | | | | Remember if you rent rooms or apartments in |
| have to spend valuable time looking for adaptors | | | | Athens Greece don't plug just anything in the |
| and transformers during your stay in Athens | | | | power outlets. A mistake can ruin you vacation. |
| Greece. | | | | Here are also a couple of more travel tips which |
| Please note: from my experience laptops do not | | | | can help you out while visiting Athens Greece. |
| require a transformer. Well at least my laptop | | | | Rooms Apartments in Athens Greece |
| works well in Canada and Greece. | | | | Athensrooms. |
| Many electrical appliances have a transformer that | | | | Free Greek travel information travelling in Athens |
| allows them to adjust to different voltage, and | | | | Greece Greekster. |
| some must be switched manually from 120V to | | | | Apartments in Athens Greece Self catering. |