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Travel Details
GEOGRAPHY
The world famous island of Santorini is the most southern island of the Cycladic
group in the Aegean Sea and is located 63 nautical miles north of Crete. Its
surface area is 73 sq. km. and its population, distributed among thirteen
villages, just exceeds thirteen thousand six hundred people, according to the
census of 2001.
Latitude: 35.25N - Longitude: 25.20E
LANGUAGE
Greek is the official language in Santorini. English is spoken almost everywhere
throughout the island. French, German and Spanish is limited to the major
tourist centers.
CURRENCY
The national currency is the euro. Shopkeepers frequently accept American
currency. For day-to-day touring and tipping, however, visitors should carry an
adequate supply of euros. Hotels, banks and the airport have facilities for
changing foreign currency but not always traveller’s cheques.
IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
Visitors from many countries do not require a visa for a stay providing their
passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry. Guests are
advised to check with their nearest Greek embassy or consulate.HEALTH
Greece is one of the safest countries in Europe from a medical point of view.
However, a doctor is on call 24 hours a day at Vedema Resort. We do not
recommend that our guests drink tab water, hence, bottled water is readily
available. Vaccinations are not considered necessary but visitors may wish to
consult with their doctor.
TRAVEL TIPS
Electricity is 220 volts and wall outlets take standard, two/three-pin European
plugs. Santorini’s time zone is on GMT+2 (winter)/+3 (summer). Summer daytime
temperatures are generally warm. However, a jacket and sweater are recommended
for cooler evenings on April and October.
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