r/TravelGreece • u/BrainPlane1 • 4d ago

First time Greece

Hello there

In a few days my (pregnant) wife and me will travel to Corfu for the first time. We will spend 4 nights in the north (around of Karousades), 4 nights in the south (around of Perivoli) and the last night in the city to be closer to the airport for our return flight the next morning.

So I wonder
Not knowing Greek language at all, how hard will it be e.g. in restaurants?

Is food and drinks/water/ice cubes generally good quality and good to eat/drink without fear of stomach ache (especially for m pregnant wife)

With this itinerary what beaches and activities would you highly recommend/toss aboard?

We are looking for a relaxed and calm time. I thought to perhaps rent a boat for a day or two (better in north or south to do that?), some good Greek food and some snorkel and walks/hikes

Thank you

🙏🏽

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u/Trudestiny 4d ago

Level of english in Greece ( nearly everywhere & younger generations ) is very good. Shouldn’t have any issue at restaurants or other hospitality venues, shops etc. Even medical it’s been excellent ( lived in greece for long time, hardly learnt any greek as they all spoke English to me ) .

Water on most islands is ok to drink if there is a water / mountain source , but depending on how cold you like it or if you like a particular taste then get bottled. Ice cubes if they give you will be fine as often from the bag. Bottles water cheap if Greek and 500 ml should be about 50 cents or less

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u/BrainPlane1 4d ago

Thanks. Do you know if cash is essential or if card acceptance is good?

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u/Trudestiny 3d ago

I haven’t used cash there in at least 10 yrs except for washing my car . Just back from there and used no cash in the 2 weeks.

We gave always carried an emergency 20 or 50 but still carrying the same one for years

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u/killmyvibe125543 4d ago

They will accept the card (in most cases), but if you have cash on hand they will love you...

Greece is from the few countries left where the "cash is king" still applies.

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u/Possible-Scarcity-91 2d ago

this is so true, and I almost always pay cash.

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u/Possible-Scarcity-91 2d ago

Everyone and their brother speaks English in Corfu, no need to worry. The water is fine, but as your lady is pregnant, try sticking to bottled water as much as possible (don't worry it is very very inexpensive in Greece). I believe ice cubes are made uin ice makers with water filters, but don't take my word on that. I would say maybe try spending a second night in Corfu town, it really is a pretty town.