Greece general information

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Weather

Description of weather patterns including winds and temperature, where to find weather forecasts etc.

Navigation

Some notes to make life easier (and reduce the chance of you getting in to trouble)

Marker buoys are more common on charts than in the flesh

Marker buoys are more common on charts than in the flesh

 

 

 

 

 

Marine Life

Dolphins, turtles and where the fish in the restaurants comes from.

You will need to keep your eyes peeled to spot a turtle but they're out there

You will need to keep your eyes peeled to spot a turtle but they're out there

A fish farm in the Peloponnese

A fish farm in the Peloponnese

Language

Greek nautical terms, menu items and general pleasantries

Internet

Availability

Legalities

Some laws you should be aware of

Forest fires have become a major problem

Forest fires have become a major problem

 

 

 

 

Shopping

Local specialities

Souvenir stalls - you could be anywhere!

Souvenir stalls - you could be anywhere!

Decorative plates in Rhodes, though you'll find them throughout Greece

Decorative plates in Rhodes, though you'll find them throughout Greece

Natural sponges are softer, more durable and more absorbent than synthetics.

Natural sponges are softer, more durable and more absorbent than synthetics.