Greece

A few highlights from Greece - overland by 4x4 truck
Encounters from Greece - a country we've visited quite a few times.

Toyota Corona old timer in Greece

Toyota Corona in Greece

Old timers cars are still a common sight in Greece. Here's a Toyota Corona from the 70's still used every day. Have a look.

 

 

Rent a car in Greece

Rent a car in Greece

An impression of renting a car in Greece in 2012 with a comparison of similar rentals in Portugal. Also a bit about driving on Greek roads.



 

Location

Volos SIXT rental station 39° 22' 17.3352" N, 22° 54' 47.988" E

Oldtimer trucks in Greece

Oldtimer trucks in Greece

Classic Mercedes Benz trucks are still quite common in Greece. Once a year oldtimer Mercedes trucks are brought back to life during harvest season. Some has seen quite a bit of action, have a look.

 

Location

Mercedes Benz L3500 4WD in Mendenitsa - Greece 38° 45' 0.846" N, 22° 37' 10.1892" E

Greek Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles

Greek lighthouse on cape 1000 miles

Greece has a lot of shoreline – lighthouses are found everywhere along the coast. Here’s an example of a neat little lighthouse on a cape with peculiar name – 1000 Miles – or “Chiliomili”.  It’s built in 1890 and located in the Skarfeia region in Central Greece, have a look.

Location

Anteros Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles 38° 51' 5.418" N, 22° 41' 47.5512" E

Free WIFI internet in Greece

Free WIFI internet in Greece

The bigger cities in Greece often offer Free internet through a number of WIFI hotspots located throughout the municipality area. Anyone can connect for free to the internet when near a WIFI hotspot. An impression of two community WIFI hotspots in Greece and WIFI equipment to connect over a larger distance.

Location

Lamia hotspot at local gas station with parking 38° 52' 11.7984" N, 22° 21' 47.5452" E

Ferry to Greece from Italy, Ancona

Ferry to Greece from Ancona - Italy

Going to Greece by ferry from Italy is extremely popular among Europeans.

Location

Ancona Ferries Terminal in Ancona, Italy
43° 36' 46.0512" N, 13° 30' 0.1836" E

Greek and Italian gas bottle system

Greek and Italian gas bottle system

Greece and Italy have slightly different gas bottle system compared to the typical “german” propane gas bottle fitting.

Location

Grocery shop selling gas bottle refills 38° 53' 3.9372" N, 22° 18' 51.9156" E
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