Travel Insurance for Greece
A holiday to the Greek mainland or one of its 227 inhabited surrounding islands is a great choice if you are looking to enjoy fabulous food, relax on amazing beaches, or learn a thing or two about its rich history. Over 20 million tourists visit Greece each year, which proves that the country should be added to your holiday destination to do list.
There are so many islands worth visiting in Greece and each one offers something unique from the next. Some of the most popular island paradises are Santorini with its famous blue dome buildings, Mykonos for its luxury and nightlife, Crete for its glorious beaches and mythological history, and Naxos for the perfect family getaway. No matter what type of holiday you are looking for, one of the Greek islands can offer it to you.
For many tourists that visit Greece, they are overwhelmed with the sheer choice of activities that are available to them during their time in the country. However, there is one thing that you are almost guaranteed to enjoy when you visit Greece, the food. The fresh tastes, generous portions, and friendly staff are sure to leave you with memories of meals that you won’t forget.
Another aspect of Greece that is famous throughout the world is its rich history. Learn more about the famous Ancient Greek Gods whilst walking through The Temple of Zeus in Olympia, or explore one of the most well-known ancient ruins in the world in Athens, The Acropolis. There are countless ancient artefacts to see in Greece, which enables you to learn so much about the country’s heritage whilst being stood in the exact place that it happened.
The official language in Greece is Greek. However, across the country English is one of the most common foreign languages that the locals know. Before you travel, consider learning some commonly used Greek phrases if you are traveling through rural areas. Also, don’t forget to change your currency into euros.
No matter your plans whilst you are in Greece, it is important that you take out travel insurance to protect yourself against many unforeseen eventualities.
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Why may I need Travel Insurance for Greece?
Travel Insurance isn’t a legal requirement when you go to Greece, but you should still think of it as essential when you travel. It is important to be prepared should the worst happen when you go abroad.
It has been reported that roadblocks and protests have broken out in some areas of Greece. Tourists are advised to avoid crowds and demonstrations whilst following the instructions of the local authorities. If you want to find out more, visit the FCO website and check the local media of the area that you are visiting.
Like many other places, you are at risk of petty crime when you are in Greece. Be sure to always keep an eye on your belongings.
Lastly, Greece is known to have regular seismic activity - mostly minor earth tremors - and is prone to wild fires in the hotter months of the year. Be sure to check the local weather and news of the place you are going to, as taking out travel insurance can help to protect you against cancellations if the worst should happen.
What’s covered with a Travel Insurance policy for Greece?
Our Single Trip, Annual Trip, and Backpacker policies are designed to help protect you when you visit Greece on holiday. Across our Single Trip and Annual policies, we also offer three levels of cover: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Depending on the level of cover you choose, you’ll be protected against:
- *Not available with Bronze level cover
- **Only available with Gold level cover
- Terms and Conditions apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you are travelling anywhere in Greece, including the smaller islands, then you should select Greece as your area of cover on our Single Trip travel insurance or Europe for our Annual travel insurance policies.
Always be sure to check your travel insurance policy in detail, to be 100% sure on what your policy covers you for.
The Greek islands are very popular travel destinations. Choosing the right one for you can be difficult, as there are so many to choose from. It depends whether you are after complete relaxation, full on partying, embracing the history or a mixture of each. Once you have decided what experiences you want to have, you should be a step closer in deciding which of the beautiful Greek islands to visit. Here are some of our suggestions:
For luxury, views, and partying: Santorini, Mykonos, Zante, Corfu, Kos, Paros & Ios
For history and culture: Crete, Athens (city), Kos, Rhodes, Delos & Santorini
Families: Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Naxos, Kos & Mykonos
Beaches: Zante, Paxi, Santorini, Tilos, Ikaria & Milos
You can travel to Greece at any time of year and have a wonderful time. However if you want to avoid the summer high season, the most popular times of year to visit Greece are from April – June, because of the hot weather.
Alternatively, if you want to go to Greece when the weather is a bit cooler, and there are less tourists, then potentially think of visiting during the months of September and the first half of October.
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