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Patras Weather
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Patras has hot dry summers and mild winters. Sunny days dominate during the summer
months (mean maximum air temperature in July: 31°C / 88 F).
Please click
here to
check the weather forecast for Patras (or
here if you are interested in more detailed climate data).
Temperature (0C) (average high)
| JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOE |
DEC |
| 14 |
14 |
16 |
19 |
24 |
28 |
30 |
31 |
28 |
24 |
19 |
15 |
Rainfall (mm)
| JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOE |
DEC |
| 66 |
52 |
45 |
30 |
15 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
28 |
57 |
100 |
103 |
Sunshine (hrs)
| JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOE |
DEC |
| 5 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
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Banks
The banks in Greece are open between 8:00 and 14:30 hours during working days, except Friday, when banks
open between 8:00 and 14:00 hours. On Saturday and Sunday the banks are closed.
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Post Office
Post offices are open from 07:30-14:00 hours (Monday-Friday).
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Shopping
Usual operating hours for shops in Patras are:
-- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 08:30-14:30 hours
-- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 08:00-13:30 hours and from 17:30-20:30 hours
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Time
Greece is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
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Taxes
Patras has a sales tax (VAT) of 19% applicable to most goods and services purchased, regardless of whether the buyer is a
resident of or visitor to Greece. Food & Beverage is an exception (the sales tax is about 9%). The VAT can be partially
reimbursed or rebated to non Europeans.
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Electricity
Outlets and voltage (220 volts) are the same as in most of Europe (except UK). Small appliances such as hair dryers,
irons, razors, etc. can be used in Greece. For those from USA or Canada or other non-European countries adapters are
required. The frequency of electrical current in Greece is 50 Hz.
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Smoking
The conference is a non- smoking event. Generally in Greece, smoking is not allowed in public buildings. You can smoke
in most restaurants, liquor establishments (bars) and cafeterias.
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Liability & Insurance
The organisers cannot be held responsible for accidents to conference participants or accompanying persons, for damage,
or loss of their personal property, or for cancellation expenses, regardless of cause. Participants are advised to carry
out their own insurance arrangements during their stay in Greece.
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Dress
Casual wear is suggested for all conference events, except the banquet, where we suggest a more formal outfit and a jacket
since the dinner will be held outdoors. Warm cloths are generally recommended in the evening.
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Tipping
Customary gratuity should be calculated at 10 per cent.
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Special Needs
Delegates and accompanying persons with disabilities are invited to advise the Congress Secretariat of any special requirements.
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Tourist Information
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PATRAS INFO CENTER: (+30) 2610461741, 2610461740 |
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GREEK ORGANIZATION OF TOURISM (PATRAS' OFFICE): (+30) 2610-653358-up to 61 |
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PATRAS MUNICIPALITY: (+30)2610277401, 2610274310 |
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CITY HALL: (+30)2610966200, 2610966201, 2610966202 |
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OFFICE OF FESTIVAL: (+30)2610223342, 2610278206 |
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OFFICE OF PATRAS CARNIVAL: (+30) 2610226063 |
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MOUNTAINEERING CLUB OF PATRAS: (+30)2610273912, 2610273929 |
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ASSOCIATION OF GREEK MOUNTAINEERS "OLENOS" OF PATRAS: (+30)2610321010 |
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AIR CLUB OF PATRAS: (+30)2610279098 |
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CLUB OF SLOPE PARACHUTE OF PATRAS: (+30)2610318585, 2610279968 |
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SAILING CLUB OF PATRAS: (+30)2610423939 |
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DIVING CENTER OF PATRAS: (+30)2610435104 |
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HORSE RIDING CLUB OF PATRAS: (+30)2610526345 |
Emergency & Hospitals
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ROAD ASSISTANCE SERVICE (ELPA): 104 / 174 (INFO TO
FOREIGN MOTORISTS) / (+30) 2610426416 (TOURIST INFO)
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FIRST AID (AMBULANCE SERVICE): 166, (+30) 2610273995 |
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RED CROSS:150 |
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ST ANDREW GENERAL STATE HOSPITAL: (+30) 2610227000, 2610227111, 2610222812 |
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PERIPHERAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL: (+30) 2610999111, 2610993085, 2610993559 |
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CHILDREN'S' HOSPITAL: (+30) 2610270880, 2610622222 |
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PHARMACIES : 107 |
Civil Protection
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POLICE: 100, (+30) 2610623061-5 |
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MUNICIPAL POLICE: (+30) 2610270428 |
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TOURIST POLICE: (+30) 2610451833 |
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ROAD PATROL: (+30) 2610433181-2 |
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FIRE DEPARTMENT: 199 |
Transportation
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ARAXOS AIRPORT: (+30) 2693023598 |
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INTERCITY BUS COMPANY (KTEL - ASSOCIATION OF BUS OPERATORS): (+30) 2610623886-8 |
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CENTRAL TRAIN STATION (OSE): (+30) 2610639108-9 |
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DOMESTIC TRAIN DEPARTURES FROM ATHENS & THESSALONIKI: 1440 (recorded info) |
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PATRAS' CENTRAL PORT AUTHORITY: 108, (+30) 2610341024, 2610341046, 2610341002 |
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RIO'S PORT AUTHORITY: (+30) 2610991203 |
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RIO-ANTIRIO CAR FERRY SERVICE: (+30) 2610341024 |
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RADIO TAXI: 1300, (+30)2610346700, 2610450000
BLUE STAR FERRIES: (+30)2610634000
http://www.bluestarferries.gr
SUPERFAST FERRIES: (+30)2610622500
MINOAN FERRIES: (+30)2610455622
http://www.minoan.gr
ANEK FERRIES: (+30)2610226053 http://www.anek.gr
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Olympic Airways: (+30) 2610222903 |
Other Services
Consulates
| COUNTRY |
STR. ADDRESS |
TEL. NUMBER |
LOCATION |
| Belgium |
17, Aratou Str. |
(+30)2610273200 |
Patras |
| France |
2, Alsylioy Str. |
(+30)2610278997 |
Patras |
| Germany |
98 Maizonos Str. |
(+30)2610221943 |
Patras |
| Switzerland |
15, Ermou Str. |
(+30)2610277688 |
Patras |
| Italy |
63, Palion Patron Germanou Str. |
(+30)2610620900 |
Patras |
| Lebanon |
45, Maizonos Str. |
(+30)2610620311 |
Patras |
| United Kindom |
2, Votsi Str. |
(+30)2610277079 |
Patras |
| Norway |
85, 25th Martiou Str. |
(+30)2610435090 |
Patras |
| Netherlands |
363, Korinthou Str. |
(+30)2610322376 |
Patras |
| Filand |
276, Korinthou Str. |
(+30)2610277260 |
Patras |
| Denmark |
Parodos Poseidonos Str. |
(+30)2610991808 |
Rio |
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