Greece essentials

The southern gateway to the Balkans — Athens for antiquity, Thessaloniki for food and a short hop from Skopje, Sofia or the Halkidiki beaches.

🚨 Emergency numbers in Greece

All Balkan countries accept 112 as the universal EU emergency line. Country-specific numbers route faster in some areas.

Currency

Euro (€)

Language

Greek

Antiquity, anarchy and souvlaki — the Balkans' classical-history heart.

Greece's foodie second city and the Balkans' southern entry point.

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