International Symposium on Wireless Pervasive Computing 200

Useful Information about Santorini

 

 

Santorini Weather

Santorini is an ideal holiday destination with comfortable and favourable climate conditions for travel and sightseeing. The summers (June through August) are mildly hot with slightly high levels of humidity. Deceptively, during the day it is quite hot, while it cools noticeably during the night. For an updated review on Santorini weather click here
http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/SantoriniNational/forecasts/latest

Temperature  (°C) (average high)

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
12	13	12	17	19	25	27	27	24	21	17	13

 

Rainfall (mm)

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
75	52	41	21	12	2	0.1	1.5	9	26	52	74

 

Sunshine (hrs)

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
4	5	5	8	10	12	13	12	9	7	6	4

 

Banks

The banks in Santorini are open between 8:00 and 14:30 hours during working days, except Friday, when banks open between 8:00 and 14:00 hours. On Saturday and Sunday the banks are closed.

Post Office

Post offices are open from 08:00-13:00 hours (Monday-Friday).

Shopping

Usual operating hours for shops in Santorini are:

- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 08:30-14:30 hours

- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 08:00-13:30 hours and from 17:30-20:30 hours

These times are not always strictly adhered to. Many shops in tourist areas are open seven days a week from morning to night.

Time

Greece is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).

Currency

The official currency in Greece is EURO (€). Major credit cards are widely accepted, although cash is preferred in most shops, especially the smaller ones.

Taxes

Santorini has a sales tax (VAT) of 13% applicable to most goods and services purchased, regardless of whether the buyer is a resident of or visitor to Greece. Food & Beverage is an exception (the sales tax is about 9%). The VAT can be partially reimbursed or rebated to non Europeans.

Electricity

Outlets and voltage (220 volts) are the same as in most of Europe (except UK). Small appliances such as hair dryers, irons, razors, etc. can be used in Greece. For those from USA or Canada or other non–European countries adapters are required. The frequency of electrical current in Greece is 50 Hz.

Smoking

The meeting is a non- smoking event. Generally in Greece, smoking is not allowed in public buildings. You can smoke in most restaurants, liquor establishments (bars) and cafeterias.

Liability & Insurance

The organisers cannot be held responsible for accidents to meeting participants or accompanying persons, for damage, or loss of their personal property, or for cancellation expenses, regardless of cause. Participants are advised to carry out their own insurance arrangements during their stay in Greece.

Dress

Casual wear is suggested for all meeting events, except the banquet, where we suggest a more formal outfit and a jacket since the dinner will be held outdoors. Warm cloths are generally recommended in the evening.

Tipping

Customary gratuity should be calculated at 10 per cent.

Special Needs

Delegates and accompanying persons with disabilities are invited to advise the Meeting’s Secretariat of any special requirements.

Useful Telephone Numbers

(If using a Greek telephone, call the number after removing the +30 prefix)

General Telephone Information (quick dial from Greece): 11888

International Phone Assistance (quick dial from Greece in English, French and German): 139

Emergency Numbers

Fire Emergency: 199

Ambulance: 166

Police: 100

Tourist police:171 (information available in English, French and German)

Police +30 22860 22649

Port Authorities +30 22860 22239

Tourist Information

Local Government Tourist Office +30 22860 27111

Emergency & Hospitals

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors on call: 1434

Hospital : +30 22860 23123 or 23333

Transportation

Air Travel (Athens)

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:+30 210-353-0000

Olympic Airways: +30 210-966-6666

Aegean Airlines: +30 210-626-1700

Air Travel (Santorini)

Civil Aviation +30 22860 28400

Aegean Airlines +30 22860 28500

Olympic Airways Airport Office +30 22860 31525

Olympic Airways City Office +30 22860 22493

Cable Car +30 22860 22977

Tourist Information on Sea Transport:

Boat Timetables: 1440

Other Services

Santorini Post Office +30 22860 22238

Banks

Agricultural Bank of Greece +30 22860 22261

Alpha Bank +30 22860 23801

Commercial Bank of Greece +30 22860 22533

National Bank of Greece +30 22860 22370

Piraeus Bank +30 22860 25415

Embassies (located in Athens)

Australia +30 210-6450404

Austria +30 210-8257230

Belgium +30 210-3617886

Canada +30 210-7273400

Denmark +30 210-3608315

France +30 210-3391000

Germany +30 210-7285111

Italy +30 210-3617260

Netherlands +30 210-7254900

Sweden +30 210-7266100

United Kingdom +30 210-7272600

United States +30 210-7212951

Consulates (located in Santorini)

France +30 22860 23747

Italy +30 22860 24725