Greece imposes a 14-day quarantine to any new arrival from now on, until further notice. The government also decided to implement a ban on all cruise ships and sailboats docking at its ports.
From the very first day, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) provides information on the measures taken for the coronavirus outbreak by the Greek Government. Info related to tourism, our visitors and the situation in our country.
For the time being Greece has suspended all transport links with non EU countries as well as Spain and Italy till further notice. Seasonal hotels and resorts in Greece will remain temporarily closed from March 15th 2020 until April 30th 2020. Youth hostels will remain closed from March 19th 2020 until April 30th 2020. Additionally, ski resorts as well as beaches offering amenities (public, private or run by municipalities) will temporarily remain closed until March 29, 2020.
Greece imposes a 14-day quarantine to any new arrival from now on, until further notice. The government also decided to implement a ban on all cruise ships and sailboats docking at its ports.
Furthermore, mass gatherings have been banned. Museums, Archaeological Sites, Cinemas and shopping centres are on lock down until March 30th 2020 and until further notice. Cafes, restaurants, tavernas, bars, have shut down, besides the ones who offer delivery or take out till further notice. Casinos and gaming clubs with the exception of street vendors will remain closed throughout the country.
While in Greece, if you notice any symptoms related to COVID-19, please call the National Public Health Organization at 1135.
You can visit the special section in http://visitgreece.gr/ and get informed for any updates.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
