There is plenty of tourist information about Greece, but not all of it is up to date. Here are the official sources to rely on.
The Greek National Tourism Organisation
The GNTO (Greek EOT) is the public body that promotes tourism in Greece. Its official website, visitgreece.gr, in several languages, covers destinations, events, itineraries and practical advice. The GNTO has representative offices abroad; current contacts are on the official website.
Information offices in Greece
| Where | What you'll find |
|---|---|
| Athens | GNTO information office in the centre near the Acropolis and a desk at the airport; City of Athens info points on Syntagma Square and in tourist areas (thisisathens.org) |
| Thessaloniki | City and GNTO information office, website thessaloniki.travel |
| Crete, Rhodes, Corfu and other islands | Regional or municipal offices in main towns and ports, often open only in season |
| Ports and airports | Information desks and tourist police offices |
Many municipalities and regions run their own tourism websites, rich in information on beaches, trails and events: for example those of Crete, the Cyclades and the Ionian Islands.
Useful websites and apps
| Service | Where |
|---|---|
| Museum and archaeological site tickets | hhticket.gr (official Ministry of Culture site) |
| Ferry timetables and tickets | Company websites and booking portals |
| Athens metro and transport | OASA and STASY website and app, Athena Ticket e-ticket |
| Intercity buses | Regional KTEL websites |
| Trains | Hellenic Train |
| Weather and wind | National Meteorological Service (emy.gr) and marine forecast sites |
| Fire and disaster alerts | 112 phone alerts, Civil Protection website (civilprotection.gov.gr) |
| Consular help | Your country's embassy in Athens and government travel advice |
Numbers to know
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 112 | European emergency number |
| 166 | Ambulance |
| 100 | Police |
| 199 | Fire brigade |
| 171 | Tourist police, help for tourists and complaints |
| 108 | Coast guard |
The tourist police (Touristiki Astynomia) is a special unit that helps visitors, gives information and handles complaints about hotels, restaurants and taxis.
See also before you go and getting to Greece.