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Information about Zante / Zakynthos |
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Tourist Requirements:European Union (EU) nationals can enter Greece with the possession of a valid passport for a maximum of three months. If you wish to stay for longer, you will need to apply for an official extension from your embassy or consulate. If you wish to travel by road through Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria it is well worth arranging transit visas well in advance. Waiting to arrange paperwork at these borders can be problematic. Non-EU nationals may enter Greece with a valid passport and stay for ninety days.
Insurance and Health: Private
holiday insurance is essential for a trip to the Greek Islands.
Although the policies may be expensive, this is more than compensated
for by the potential costs of specialist medical care, which may
involve emergency transportation off the island to the mainland.
Visitors not in possession of health insurance are likely to only
receive the most basic of treatment at a State hospital and the
patient will be charged for nursing costs and medications.
On Zakynthos, many tourists suffer from "Honda rash", which is caused by falling off a scooter on a gravel road with only beachwear to protect you. It's worth checking that your travel policy or moped insurance covers you for this eventuality. Generally, the quality of healthcare and medical support is comparatively high on Zakynthos. All resorts have a "Farmakio" (Pharmacy) clearly indicated by a green cross. Most pharmacists speak English (occasionally German) and will offer advice on minor ailments. Banks:The majority of the banks are located in Zakynthos Town where you can cash traveller's cheques and draw cash from ATMs. Greek banks are generally open Mon-Thurs 8.30am-2pm and Fri 8.30am-1.30pm. In the resorts, some of the larger hotels have Bureaux de Change to assist you with your encashments. Please see the directory below for addresses.
Car Hire: You'll find all the information you need on the car hire page. Directory (useful addresses and telephone numbers): The dialling code for Zakynthos is 026950. From outside Greece, dial + 30 26950 followed by the telephone number. Banks Agricultural
Bank of Greece, 8 Eleftheriou Venizelou Street, Zakynthos
Town tel 42772 Police Tourist
Police, 62 K.Lombardou Street, Zakynthos
Town, tel 27367 Health Care Zakynthos
Hospital, General Prefecture, Zakynthos
Town tel 49111 Emergencies Tourist
Police: dial 171 Transport Zakynthos
Airport, tel 28322 Wine Producers Calliniko
(Kalipado) 61547 or 63099 Miscellaneous Customs
Authority, tel 26119 |
