Eretria is only 110 kilometers far from Athens and is connected to the Greek mainland by a bridge.

From the Airport: There will be shuttle buses leaving from the airport to Eretria.

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Venue: Malaconda Beach Resort

Ancient Eretria (22 km SE of Chalkida)

1. The Ancient Theatre built in 326 BC Following the ancient route from Chalkida to Malaconda, visitors will see and be impressed by the Ancient Theatre of Eretria. The monument is situated in the area and connected with the peak period of the city. It was built in 326 B.C. on an artificial hill and the place was determined by the place of “Dionysos Temple”. The theatre of Eretria is built with materials, which are especially sensitive and fragile and for this way it implied special ability and skills by the sculptors of that period. It had a seating capacity of 6.300 seats.

2. The Archaeological Museum
(on the road from Chalkida to Aliveri)

(Tel: 22290-62206, opening hours: 08.30-15.00 daily except from Monday, Entrance fee: 2€).

It has a rich collection of ceramic works, remarkable sculptures from the classical and hellenistic times and tomb inscriptions other Archaeological Sites: a) The Temple of the Wreath Crowned Apollo, b) The Temple of Dionysos with an altar, c) The Issio-a temple dedicated to the Egyptian deity-Issis, d) The wrestling place, e) The ruins of the ancient Acropolis, f) Roman Baths and, g) part of the Ancient Wall.

PUBLIC SERVICES IN ERETRIA
Municipality of Eretria: 22290-62888
Police Station: 22290-64888
Ferry-Boat Office: 22290-62492
Harbour Master: 22290-62201
Telephone Office: 22290-64199
Town Council Offices: 22290-62207

Entertainment

General Tourist Information
(0030 GR tel.code)

El. Venizelos International Airport
Tel. 210 3530000, 3531000 (call centre)

Service of lost or stolen credit cards
American Express: 210-3397250
Diners: 210-9290200
Eurocard: 210-9503673
Mastercard: 00800118870303
Visa: 00800116380304

Emergency Telephones:
Ambulance: 166, 210 7752533
SOS Doctors: 1016, 210 3617089
Poisoning Treatment Center: 210 7793777
Pharmacies open 24 hours a day: 1434
Hospitals on 24 hour call: 1434
Athens Police: 100, 210 7705711
Traffic Police: 210 5230111
Tourist Police: 171

Taxi
HELLAS: 210-8014000, 9961420
KOSMOS: 18300
ENOTITA: 210-6459000
ASTERAS: 210-6144000

Greek currency
The EURO (€) is the national currency. EURO banknote and coin denominations are:
Banknotes: 5,10, 20, 50,100, 200 and 500
Coins: 1, 2, 5,10, 20 and 50 cents; 1and 2 €

Weather
Greece has an almost ideal climate-plenty of sunshine and dry air most of the year. During spring and early fall, days are very comfortable, with temperatures ranging from 15CO to 25Co. Average daily temperature for September is 13-30CO and for October 10-21Co.
A good Internet site for checking the current weather: http://weather.yahoo.com/

Clothing:
Bring light cloths and maybe one-two jackets to be used during the night. Even in winter, there is not too much cold in Greece.

Athens Metro
Line 1: (ISAP), Piraeus-Kifissia
Line 2: Ag. Dimitrios-Ag. Antonios
Line 3: Monastiraki-Douk.Plakentias (airport)

The single ticket cost is 0.70€ for trips on one or two successive zones. There is a day ticket at 2.90€ (sold at the ticket offices) valid for 24hours past the ticket validating machines for multiple journeys using all public transportation modes –AM (Athens Metro), ISAP (Metro), ETHEL (buses), ILPAP (trolley-buses) upon its first validation and for one boarding in any of the Airport bus lines (in this case it must be validated once more inside the bus). Outside the Metro stations there are bus stations for your further transportation.

Tram
The Tram has two lines:
Line 1: Zappeio-Fix-Nea Smyrni-P.Faliro-Helliniko
Line 2: Neo Faliro (ISAP)-Agios Kosmas-Glyfada.
The single ticket costs 0.70€ for a trip in one direction and for 60’ following its validation and 0.30€ for persons under 18.

Electricity
In Greece, electricity is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. If necessary, bring plug adapters.

Vaccinations
The U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following vaccinations to travellers to Greece or Turkey:
- Typhoid vaccine
- Hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin (IG).

CDC also recommends that all travellers be up to date with the normal childhood vaccines:
- Polio
- DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

No-smoking policy
Greece has adopted a no-smoking policy in public transportation and public places. Most restaurants and cafes are divided in smoking and non-smoking areas. However, don’t expect that all Greeks respect rules!

Shopping in Greece

Souvenirs
Goods from all over Greece are available in stores in Athens. Specialities include handicrafts, gold and silver jewellery, embroidered shirts and dresses, fabrics, pottery, onyx, marble, alabaster and leather goods. These are available in the main shopping area downtown around Syntagma, Omonia and Kolonaki squares as well as in Monastiraki flea market, where shopping sometimes involves bargaining.

Sightseeing in Athens

The Greek Parliament
The plain, neoclassical building which is the Parliament of the Greeks today was built between 1834-1838 as the palace of the first kings.

Panathinaikon Stadium
This beautiful marble stadium was built in the 4th century BC. It has been restored twice and its capacity is 70.000 spectators. In 1896 the first modern Olympic games were held in this stadium.

National Archaeological Museum
One of the most important museums of the country, where you can follow the Greek history through a very rich collection of exhibits. Outstanding among them are the collections of the prehistoric exhibits and the sculptures.
44 Patission str, Tel: 210-8217717, 724

Plaka “the heart of the city”
At the foot of Acropolis, there spreads out, the most alive part of the city, an open exhibition of the history of the Athens and a panorama of people, monuments and tastes too. You can walk through its amazingly picturesque paved streets. At every corner, you can have an opportunity to do your shopping.

Monastiraki
A crowded, busy part of the city where a constant big bazaar takes place. Some columns from the Adrian’s library are in site, a mosque that has been turned into a library and a beautiful small church, are some of the interesting monuments of this place.