Travel essentials for Greece
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Power & adapters
Type C, F adapter required
You need a Type C or F adapter - the round two-pin European plug. The voltage is 230V, the same as Australia, so your chargers, hair dryer and shaver all work normally once the plug fits.
230V, 50Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands, including Santorini and Mykonos, it is desalinated and locals drink bottled - follow their lead.
Staying connected
Good on the mainland and the larger islands, thinner on small islands and in mountain areas.
A Europe-wide eSIM covers Greece and the rest of the EU on one plan, which matters if you are island-hopping via a mainland connection.
Compare Greece eSIMsHealth risks
- Extreme summer heat and wildfire risk between June and September
- Sea urchins and jellyfish on rocky coastlines
Emergency numbers in Greece
| All emergencies | 112 for everything |
|---|---|
| Police | 100 |
| Ambulance | 166 |
| Fire | 199 |
| Australian consulate | Australian Embassy Athens - +30 21 0870 4000 |
Tipping and everyday costs
Not obligatory. Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in a restaurant for good service. Tavernas often add a small cover charge for bread instead.
What screening will actually let you pack
Half of what goes in the bag is decided by someone else. What you can take on a plane sets out the Australian rules item by item - power banks, liquids, scissors, aerosols - and what has to be declared at the border on the way home.
More Greece essentials
Further reading: Power adapters by country: what Australians actually need to pack
How these comparisons are made
Plug types, voltages and frequencies come from the international electrotechnical standards data for each country, stated per destination with what that means for Australian appliances specifically - what needs an adapter, what needs a converter, and what should stay home. Read the full editorial policy.
Greece travel essentials FAQs
Can I drink the tap water in Greece?
On the mainland, yes. On many islands including Santorini and Mykonos the supply is desalinated and locals drink bottled water instead - it will not make you ill but it tastes of the process.
What power adapter do I need for Greece?
A Type C or F adapter, the round two-pin European plug. Greece runs on 230V at 50Hz, the same as Australia.
Planning Greece?
We will send you the Greece guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.