How to prepare for a summer trip to Greece
▀ Take more than one means of payment. Foreign-registered cards are not subject to controls put in place, which include ATM withdrawal limits of €60 (£43) a day. So this should not affect Brits on holiday. Yet the Foreign Office suggests making sure you have “more than one means for payment” with you – including cash, a debit card and a credit card.
▀ Be aware of strikes. They have taken place in Athens fairly regularly as negotiations have become more heated between Greece and its creditors. They can cause disruption to public transport in and out of Greece.
▀ Stay clear of protests. Most have been peaceful, if a little rowdy – so as long as you keep away from them, it should not be a problem. “You should avoid all demonstrations and follow the advice given by local security authorities,” the Foreign Office says.
▀ Be vigilant. The Foreign Office says there is a “general threat from terrorism and acts of political violence”. British nationals are not normally considered a target, but attacks could happen in places visited by foreigners. Since 2013, there have been several attacks involving explosives and automatic weapons on Greek institutions, malls, media interests and diplomatic targets.