yDear guests, we care for your safety and concerns for travelling to Paros Greece, therefore in this page that we provide the most recent information for travel restrictions in Greece regarding Covid-19 and on travel prevention advice.
COVID-19
COVID-19 disease is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV2. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature; symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Older people and those with underlying health problems are more likely to develop severe disease. SARS-CoV2 may have originated from an unknown animal source but is mainly transmitted from human to human by respiratory droplets and direct or indirect contact with infected secretions.
COVID-19 has been reported in Greece. In this link you can find official information: COVID-19 IN GREECE, MAY
Paros has had none Covid-19 cases until now and the Municipality as well as the Region of Cyclades are working on many measures for the security of tourists that will soon be announced and posted here.
We will take all measurements announced to make sure your safety comes first but please also take note of all prevention measures listed below for your and our safety.
Your Prevention
All travellers should:
Below the link of travel restrictions, flight operations and screening in Greece.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND SCREENING
International restrictions: All travellers are subject to a 14 day quarantine upon arrival in the country.
Borders and ferry services with Albania, Italy and North Macedonia are closed with the exception of trade and persons of Greek nationality or those resident in Greece.
Greece has prohibited the docking of cruise ships and international sailboats in Greek ports.
Flights to/from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and the UK are suspended until 15 May.
However, flights to/from Germany from Athens International Airport (ATH) will continue to run.
Cargo, humanitarian and repatriation flights are also exempt from the measure.
Travellers arriving from non-EU countries will not be allowed to enter Greece until at least 15 May.
Exceptions include health workers; those with a long-term visa in a European and Shcengen country; those who have obtained a travel permit from a Greek consulate; government, diplomatic, military and humanitarian staff; and aircraft crews.
Internal restrictions: The country’s lockdown ended on 4 May.
It is now possible for people to leave their homes without the need for permission.
The wearing of masks is now mandatory in public transit, taxis, elevators and healthcare facilities.
The state also strongly recommends the use of a mask in all areas but it is not mandatory.
The violation of restrictions is punishable by fines of between 150 and 5000 Euros.
Only local residents are allowed to board ferries to the islands.
Ships carrying essential provisions are exempt from the ban.
Pleasure boats out at sea must dock permanently.
Schools, universities and other educational facilities are closed nationwide, except for final-year high school students from 11 May.
Aegean islands/Lesbos island: Additional restrictions remain in place until further notice in migrants’ camps on the Greek islands.
No volunteers are allowed in the camps, and school classes for migrant children have been suspended.
Entry will be allowed only to staff and there will be a compulsory temperature check for new arrivals.
For regular updates, the ministry will post updates and instructions for/to the five island camps’ residents twice a day in Arabic, English, Farsi, French and Greek.
Migrant camps in Ritsona and Malakasa have been placed under full sanitary isolation.
No one is allowed to leave or enter the camp.
Additional security forces have been deployed.
Relaxation of restrictions The night curfews in the islands of Mykonos & Santorini were lifted on 27 April.
The country’s lockdown ended on 4 May.
Citizens are now allowed to move freely within their county.
Strict guidelines for public spaces, including observance of social distancing measures, will be enforced until 18 May.
The majority of stores, including retailers and hairdressers, reopened on 4 May, and the remaining businesses reopened on 11 May.
The SMS system previously in place to be able to go outside is no longer in use.
Another wave of relaxation measures will come from 18 May when schools are due to reopen.
Shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and hotels should resume their operations on 1 June.
COVID-19
COVID-19 disease is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV2. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature; symptoms range from mild to life-threatening. Older people and those with underlying health problems are more likely to develop severe disease. SARS-CoV2 may have originated from an unknown animal source but is mainly transmitted from human to human by respiratory droplets and direct or indirect contact with infected secretions.
COVID-19 has been reported in Greece. In this link you can find official information: COVID-19 IN GREECE, MAY
Paros has had none Covid-19 cases until now and the Municipality as well as the Region of Cyclades are working on many measures for the security of tourists that will soon be announced and posted here.
We will take all measurements announced to make sure your safety comes first but please also take note of all prevention measures listed below for your and our safety.
Your Prevention
All travellers should:
- Check the latest official travel advice for their destination and check with their airline/tour operator and travel insurer before travel.
- Maintain good hand and personal hygiene. Wash hands regularly with soap and or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser before handling food and after being in public spaces.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, or who appears unwell.
- Avoid sharing personal items.
- Keep up to date with guidance on social distancing measures. Local strict social distancing measures may be in place and should be observed.
- Cover the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.
- Use paper tissues only once and dispose of them carefully, then wash hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home and work environment.
Below the link of travel restrictions, flight operations and screening in Greece.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND SCREENING
International restrictions: All travellers are subject to a 14 day quarantine upon arrival in the country.
Borders and ferry services with Albania, Italy and North Macedonia are closed with the exception of trade and persons of Greek nationality or those resident in Greece.
Greece has prohibited the docking of cruise ships and international sailboats in Greek ports.
Flights to/from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and the UK are suspended until 15 May.
However, flights to/from Germany from Athens International Airport (ATH) will continue to run.
Cargo, humanitarian and repatriation flights are also exempt from the measure.
Travellers arriving from non-EU countries will not be allowed to enter Greece until at least 15 May.
Exceptions include health workers; those with a long-term visa in a European and Shcengen country; those who have obtained a travel permit from a Greek consulate; government, diplomatic, military and humanitarian staff; and aircraft crews.
Internal restrictions: The country’s lockdown ended on 4 May.
It is now possible for people to leave their homes without the need for permission.
The wearing of masks is now mandatory in public transit, taxis, elevators and healthcare facilities.
The state also strongly recommends the use of a mask in all areas but it is not mandatory.
The violation of restrictions is punishable by fines of between 150 and 5000 Euros.
Only local residents are allowed to board ferries to the islands.
Ships carrying essential provisions are exempt from the ban.
Pleasure boats out at sea must dock permanently.
Schools, universities and other educational facilities are closed nationwide, except for final-year high school students from 11 May.
Aegean islands/Lesbos island: Additional restrictions remain in place until further notice in migrants’ camps on the Greek islands.
No volunteers are allowed in the camps, and school classes for migrant children have been suspended.
Entry will be allowed only to staff and there will be a compulsory temperature check for new arrivals.
For regular updates, the ministry will post updates and instructions for/to the five island camps’ residents twice a day in Arabic, English, Farsi, French and Greek.
Migrant camps in Ritsona and Malakasa have been placed under full sanitary isolation.
No one is allowed to leave or enter the camp.
Additional security forces have been deployed.
Relaxation of restrictions The night curfews in the islands of Mykonos & Santorini were lifted on 27 April.
The country’s lockdown ended on 4 May.
Citizens are now allowed to move freely within their county.
Strict guidelines for public spaces, including observance of social distancing measures, will be enforced until 18 May.
The majority of stores, including retailers and hairdressers, reopened on 4 May, and the remaining businesses reopened on 11 May.
The SMS system previously in place to be able to go outside is no longer in use.
Another wave of relaxation measures will come from 18 May when schools are due to reopen.
Shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and hotels should resume their operations on 1 June.
