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Greece Travel Guide
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Full country name: Hellenic Republic
Population: 10.66 million
Capital City: Athens
People: The government does not recognise any ethnicity other than Greek. However, a foreign population does exist.
Language: Greek
Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.7% other
Government: Parliamentary Republic, EU Member
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (Eastern European Time)
Dialling Code: 30
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Money & Costs:
Currency: Euro |
Meals
Budget: 5-15
Mid-range: 15-30
High: 30-40
Top: 40+ |
Accommodation:
Budget: 20-80
Mid-range: 80-200
High: 200-450
Top: 450+ |
Greece is no longer the cheap destination it was. A strict budget traveller should need approx. 40.00 a day. On this budget you will be hitching, staying in youth hostels or camping, staying away from bars, and only occasionally eating in restaurants or taking ferries. Allow at least 80/day if you want your own room, plan to eat out regularly and intend to see all the sights. If you want comfortable rooms and good restaurants all the way, you will need closer to 120/day. Hotel rates vary enormously according to season with big savings if you travel outside of high season (mid-June until the end of August).
Geography: Greece is located in Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey. It is also bordered to the north by Bulgaria and Macedonia. Much of Greece is mountainous and rocky terrain, with the occasional plain. The Pindus Mountains start in northern Greece and stretch south to the Gulf of Patra. In the southern part of Greece are the Peloponnesus Mountains. About 20% of Greece is made up of islands. Crete is a large island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist area for its beautiful mountains, coastline, and many ancient ruins. Most of the people in Greece live along the coast, or along rivers and harbors. The largest cities include Athens, Patra, Piraeus, Larisa and Salonica.
Climate: Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, dry hot days are often relieved by stiff breezes, especially in the north and coastal areas. Athens can be stiflingly hot, so visitors should allow time to acclimatise. The evenings are cool. Winters are mild in the south but much colder in the north. November to March is the rainy season.
Recommended clothing: Lightweight clothes during summer months, including protection from the midday sun. Light sweaters are needed for evenings. Rainproofs are advised for autumn. Winter months can be quite cold, especially in the northern mainland, so normal winter wear will be required.
Public Holidays: Jan 1 New Years Day. Jan 6 Epiphany. Mar 14 Orthodox Shrove Monday. Mar 25 Independence Day. Apr 29 Orthodox Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 2 Orthodox Easter Monday. Jun 20 Day of the Holy Spirit. Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 28 Ochi Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Boxing Day.
Study in Greece: Below are the latest
Greek language schools, TEFL schools, business
schools & colleges to join our directory.
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CELT
Athens - CELT is located in the heart of the city of Athens
and is an Authorised Teaching Awards Centre
approved by Cambridge ESOL.
Courses: A variety of full-time & part-time TEFL
courses from the very first steps of new or prospective teachers, to post-graduate Diploma level including the CELT Certificate Course in TEFL, Cambridge CELTA Certificate, Cambridge DELTA Diploma, CELT Advanced Diploma in ELT (English Language Teaching), Top ups & Refreshers Extension TEFL Courses of 20-30 hours. |
Athens |
| TESOL
Courses Greece - In partnership with world-leading TEFL institutions, Global Crossroad offers a rare opportunity to earn an internationally-recognized TEFL certification (120-hour courses) while being immersed in a new culture of 17 fascinating, exotic destinations, including Crete, Greece. The TEFL school in Crete is located in the heart of Chania, the historical and cultural capital of Crete. Close to the business district, the old Venetian harbor is merely a 5-minute walk away, with the Old Market just down the road and the Public Gardens just across the street.
TEFL Certification Program: This is an intensive 4-week course resulting in the receipt of the internationally recognized Certificate in Educational Studies in TESOL and Teaching Practice Certificate accredited by the UK-based College of Teachers a leader in the advancement of higher standards in teaching and education.
The overall aim is to provide a thorough TEFL / TESOL course, which includes a balance between the theory and methodology of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and to thoroughly prepare you for teaching abroad. |
Crete |
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Athens is a centre dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in foreign language education. CELT is located in the heart of the city.
Courses:
Level 1 -
Beginner/Elementary, Level 2 - Early Intermediate, Level 3 -
Intermediate, Level 4 - Upper Intermediate, Level 5 - Advanced.
One-to one programmes can be arranged for general purpose Greek or for
Special Courses (Business Greek or Ancient Greek). |
Athens |
| European Research Centre for Excellence |
Athens |
| MBA International Program, Athens University of
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Athens |
| Athens Graduate School
of Management |
Athens |
| Aegean College |
Athens |
| The Greek House |
Athens |
| Piperis Language Centre |
Larissa |
| TEFL Greece |
Crete |
| American College in Greece |
Thessaloniki |
| Via Lingua |
Corinth |
| City College Greece |
Thessaloniki |
| The Linguistic Lab |
Northern Greece |
| Cambridge CELTA Certificate Course |
Athens |
| INTESOL
International TESOL Training |
Crete |
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