Avoid visiting archaeological sites during the hot hours of the day. At these
hours prefer museums.
Taxi is
a common mean of transportation in Greece.
Taxis run on a meter. Also you will find rentals available in Pylos
Public water in area is not recommended for drinking.
When you’re in area,
it’s always good to have a mosquito repellent with you. Mosquitoes can become
very annoying, especially in the evening and in green areas
If you have money
limitations, be careful with the prices. As everywhere in the world, tourists
are often target of economic exploitation.
Please don’t trust
100% timetables in Greece. Avoid organizing your routes relying on last moment
mean especially if you have to catch another mean of transport.
Shopping Hours
Commercial stores:
– Monday and
Wednesday 9:00-14:00
– Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday 9:00-14:00 and 17:30 – 21:00
– Saturday 9:00 –
14:00
Big stores / Super
markets:
– Monday to Friday
9:00 – 21:00
– Saturday 9:00 –
20:00
· Free
Entry Days in archaeological sites and museums
March 6 – Memory of
Melina Merkouri
June 5 – World
Environment Day
April 18 –
International Monument Day
May 18 –
International Museum Day
The last weekend of
September of each year (European Cultural Heritage Days)
Every first Sunday
from November 1st to March 31st
28 October
The first Sunday of
each month, excluding the months of July, August and September (when the first
Sunday is a public holiday, the second Sunday)
· Holidays
1 January: closed
25 March: closed
1 May: closed
Orthodox Easter Sunday: closed
25 December: closed
26 December: closed
