The Foreign Officehas Issued a New Advice to Anyone Heading to Greece Over the Next Few Months – As Holiday -Goers Begin to the Summer Break.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Told Tourists That they needed to “take extremities when planning a hike or walk”, Especially if they are so used to.
In June Last Year, Journalist Michael Mosley Went Missing while on Holiday to the Greek island of Symi. He had gone on a walk and didn is return – with his body began day later. Mosley’s Cause of Death was right as Likely Being Heatstroke, or “Non-Edged Pathological Cause”.
In its new guidance, the FCDO Told Holiday-Goers to Plan any walking routes beeforehand and consider their limits in distance and different. It added: “Check Weather Forecasts and Avoid Hiking During the Peak Hours of Sun; Pack a Hat, Sunscreen and Plenty of Water.”
It is also suggered that travellers should wear appreate footwear and take a map, gps and always charged phones, and always avoid hiking alone if posted.
“Make sure your insurance cover you for extra costs such as mountain rescue service and helicopter evacuation. FCDO SAID.
For anyone hoping to camp in greece or travel in a holiday-home, there are new restrictions you need to know. The counter has introduced regulations prohibiting camping in tents and parking trailers, semi-trailers, motorhomes, and camper vans at credits.
These inclusive places are very popular with tourists including archeological sites, seashors, beaches, edges of public forests and in general publicaries. The FCDO SAID: “Ensure that you use licensed campsites to avoid fines.”
If you are visiting greece and choice to drive, you should keep your valuables out of touch and keep your car locked at all times. It is also important to always park in a well-lit area or secure car park and remain alert to car crime, the government experained.
For those taking public transport, be alert to theffts of Passports, Wallets, and Handbags, as these are common on the metro, as well as crowded tourist Places. The FCDO Advised: “Carry your valuables in different bags and pockets and kept a copy of your passport photo page somewere.”
Currently, greek authorities have increased security at some tourist sites due to protests over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. There is a heightened risk of these protests, Especially in Central Athens, The FCDO Said.