Money

Greece adopted the Euro currency on January 2, 2002.
Prices soared as a result of the conversion, a fact which still ranks high as a favourite (and heated!) topic of discussion among Greeks, usually embarked upon when  presented with their restaurant bill and suddenly filled with nostalgia for the good-old Drachma days.
Major international credit cards are accepted everywhere and travelers’ cheques can be cashed-in at hotels and banks.
At the time we went to press one Euro sold for 1.54 US dollars and 0.77GBP.