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There are two things to always keep in mind when driving your hire car in Greece, and they are, first Greece has the highest car accident rate in all of Europe, and second, that due to the economic situation here, on the spot fines are handed out hand over fist, also these are likely to rise in the near future. So with those thoughts in in mind, what kind of vehicle would you like?
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The next thing to consider is stick shift, french quarter hotel directory or automatic, if automatic is what you re used to, fine, but Greece is not the country to learn how to use a stick shift. Keep in mind that a lot of petrol stations close on Sundays, and it may be difficult to find one when you need it, so best try and keep at least half a tank full at all times. Not forgetting that they drive on the right here, next item is speed limit, here it s 30mph in towns and city s, 68 mph on out of town roads, and 75 mph on freeways expressways, remember what I said about on the spot fines, and you will have a great time driving your hire car here to many exotic locations through fantastic landscapes, with the sun at your back, and the wind in your hair, enjoy.
Greece is a Mediterranean country, with a population of 11.5 million, bordered by Bulgaria and Macedonia to the north, by Albania to the west, and northeast by Turkey.   It has The Ionian Sea, on the west, south by The Mediterranean Sea, and east by The Aegean Sea. The total area of Greece is almost 132,000 sq. kms. Consisting of the mainland, The Peloponnese peninsular, separated from the Visit Greece mainland by The Corinth Isthmus Canal. It has about 6,000 islands, and islets, of which 227 of them are inhabited. Some 80% of Greece is hills and mountains, making it one of the most mountainous countries of Europe. The capital of Greece is Athens, and the official language is Greek. The currency is The Euro, (at the time of writing) and E.U. visitors do not require a visa. Greece has a Mediterranean french quarter hotel directory climate, which varies call the time. Accommodation is, as one might expect from a country that welcomes 12.5 visitors a year, is of a wide range, from 5 star hotels, french quarter hotel directory guest houses, apartments, rooms, villas, youth hostels, camping sites, and various self-catering establishments.
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In the northwest of Greece is Epirus amid the Tzoumerka Mountains . An area of truly unspoilt beauty. Various National parks, including Valia Calda, play host to many of the country’s wildlife. Epirus has many rivers, including Greece’s 2nd longest river The Ahelaos. The Arahthos and the Aoos River offer many facilities for canoe, and rafting enthusiasts.
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A valid European photo ID driving licence is required for all European drivers, and an International driving licence, for members of the USA. They drive on the right in Greece, and visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days.
Thessaly is the land of myth, and legend, from Mount Olympus, home of the Greek Gods, and the oracle of Delphi, and from where Jason set off on his argonautic expedition. In Thessaly, you can lie back on the sun drenched Mount Olympus beaches of the Aegean, and look up at snow- capped mountains, or travel to the Aspropotamus river area, and walk through one of its 8 beautiful forests.
Visitors to Greece will encounter no problems in finding suitable entertainment here. The nightclubs are open from 10pm. Until dawn. There are also music cafes , dancing clubs , theatres , bars , and casinos . As well as a wide variety of cultural entertainment, with ancient theatres, art halls, traditional music, and folklore festivities.
Dining out in Greece, is a culinary adventure. The first cook book ever written, in 330BC was by Archestratos, surly the sign of a great civilisation. The Greek cuisine has been influenced by both East, and West, but still maintains its uniqueness. The dishes can be described as simple, but with its unique french quarter hotel directory blend of fresh naturally french quarter hotel directory grown vegetables, and Driving in Greece can be a pleasure, or a Greek food nightmare, for while Greece has a good network of first rate multi-lane highways, when not travelling between major cities, the same can’t be said for the more rural roads, often being served by less than glorious surfaces, indeed it’s possible to come across c for miles, and great care should be taken when manoeuvring them. It is possible to get stuck behind a slow moving tractor, or such for miles, with a growing tail of angry drivers behind you, sounding their horns, and waving their arms. Ignore them, and put the safety of you and yours first. Another potential disaster is the left turn, as many drivers ignore your flashing indicator and proceed to overtake you, A good tip would be to use your left arm as a second indicator, clearly pointing to the left. Just remember that safety first, is the way to go, and you can then enjoy all those fantastic french quarter hotel directory views you will come across.
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