European Powerlifting Championship 2017: Destination

Capital of Greece : Athens
Official language: Greek
The currency : Euro(€)
Climate: Mediterranean
Population: 11.306.183 (2010 estimate)
The country is a Presidential Parliamentary Democracy
Calling code: The international calling code of Greece is +30
Athens airport : Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)

Exchange Currencies
Greece is a Member-State of the European Union and uses its uniform currency – the Euro. Greece, as is the case with the other Member-States of the E.U. uses eight coins as follows: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents (lepta in Greek) and 1 and 2 Euros. The banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros.
Currency exchange rates are clearly displayed in every bank that accepts currency exchange, while credit card holders may acquire money from the ATMs of the collaborating banks. Greek banks are open for the public from 8:00 to 14:30 Mondays to Thursdays and from 8:00 to 13:30 on Fridays. They are closed on Public Holidays.
Euros can also be exchanged for notes of other foreign currencies at exchange offices that are situated at the airport and certain main ports, in the larger cities, as well as at many tourist destinations. A passport is required when exchanging currencies.

Before you travel in Greece, it is advisable to bear in mind the following:
-Depending on your country of origin, you might need a passport and a visa; you could obtain a visa through the Greek consulate nearest to your residence.
-Call your bank or your credit card company to let them know that you will be using it in Greece.
-The Electric Current in Greece is 230V AC (50Hz). Appliances from North America require a transformer and British ones an adaptor.
-In order to have access to necessary health care, tourists from member states of the European Union (EU) wishing to visit Greece must be holders of the European Health Card (EHIC) or any other legal Community document issued by their competent social security agency. Tourists from countries other than the member states of the European Union must consult their social security agency for information before travelling.
-Contact your phone company in order to make sure that your can use your mobile phone in Greece.
-As a consumer, you are protected by Greek consumer protection law for all transactions you make while travelling in the country.
-Taxi apps like Uber or Taxibeat do work in Greece and are recommended
-Single commute,train,metro ticket costs 1.40 EUR

Time Zone & Local Holidays
Time Greece: GMT +2

The Event will take place at Eleourgiki Elefsinas

Car route from Omonia Square

Commute route from Omonia Square

There is another convinient route you can take if you want to come straight from the airport. Just take the Suburban train (Proastiakos) and disembark at the Magoula Station (13 stops)

From Magoula you can take the 863 bus and disembark at 1 Mouriki ( 13 stops )

More Public Routes

Travelling with Public Buses from Athens to Elefsina

ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΕΛΕΥΣΙΝΑ - PEIRAIAS TO ELEFSINA

· 845 ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ - ΕΛΕΥΣΙΝΑ / BUS 845 PEIRAIAS - ELEFSINA: