Travelling To Greece

[rabet]

I've been told that there was an item on the news recently warning people to think carefully before travelling to Greece, because there could be a problem getting back to the UK. Does anybody have any information on this, please?

[ubasses]

Not seen anything specific just reporters considering all scenarios
If the Greek Government 'cave in' to the EU there could be riots and strikes.If you are well away from Athens or big towns there should not be any problems. Strikes could delay your flight. Again no problem if you are on a package holiday as they will look after you.
Take holiday money in cash (euros) as the banks may limit withdrawals if there is no agreement. They need tourism more than anything now.
The FCO are assessing the situation all the time and unless they issue advice not to travel, holidays will not be able to be cancelled without loss. Even if Greece have to leave the Euro is will take 18/24 month for the drachma to be re-established.

[rabet]

Thank you both.

[elgreco]

In Greece at the moment. No problems with transportation. I am 50km from Kalamata in the peloponese. Flights in and out every day. Only consideration is to bring Euros. If there is a run on the banks, they will shut the ATM's. That is not looking likely at the moment. Only places where there is any unrest is Athens and Thessoloniki. 35 degrees at the moment

[rabet]

Thanks, elgreco, very helpful.