You can drink in the streets in Greece, although the locals rarely do – but they are used to tourists doing it and don't pay much attention. However, don't think about getting drunk.
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Drinking Responsibly in Santorini:Legal drinking age: There is no minimum age for drinking in private, but you must be 18 or older to purchase alcohol and drink in public.
In Athens, the Greek police do enforce the law of no alcohol consumption in public spaces. Otherwise, you can walk around with alcohol in your hand, but you can't walk around drunk! But again, the chances of this law being enforced is low.
In Athens, there is an 'open container ordinance' so you can't even stand a meter or two away from a bar with alcohol in your hand. In Athens, the Greek police do enforce the law of no alcohol consumption in public spaces. Otherwise, you can walk around with alcohol in your hand, but you can't walk around drunk!
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05% (0.02% for drivers with less than two years of experience). Be aware of narrow roads, steep inclines, and the occasional wandering livestock when driving in Santorini.
These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.
Unlike other European countries, there is no official legal drinking age in Greece if you are drinking in private (like a house). However, if you want to purchase alcohol and drink in public, you must be at least 18 years of age.
Bringing alcohol20 litres of alcoholic beverages, other than either wine or beer, less than 22% volume;90 litres of wine (with a maximum 60 litres of sparkling wine);110 litres of beer.
Yes it is, as in the whole of Greece. But being drunk in public is frowned upon. Just chilling outside with your beer or your drink is perfectly cool and allowed. What is the future of Thessaloniki?
Most shops and restaurants on Santorini accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand for small purchases like bottled water and snacks. ATMs are easy to find in all of Santorini's main towns. Most restaurants in Santorini, like Marinera in Fira, accept credit cards.
Restaurant workers in Greece don't expect you to tip, though the restaurant may sometimes charge a service fee. That fee can function as a tip instead, though it may go to the restaurant instead of the server. If you want to see your waiter receive the tip, you're better off leaving coins with the bill.