{"id":3446,"date":"2018-07-18T15:44:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/?page_id=3446"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:32:23","slug":"greece","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/students\/greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/greece-1.jpg\" title=\"Country profile Greece\" alt=\"Information before a student internship in Greece\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Internship in Greece<\/h1>\n<p>Greece, or the less known name for this country - Hellenic Republic. Since the 1st of January 2011 Greece is divided into administrative units of three levels: 7 administrations which are divided into 13 regions, then divided into 325 municipalities. <strong>Greek internships<\/strong> are extremely wanted by students as this country's history, beautiful sea and islands are very attractive for young people. <strong>Internships in Greece<\/strong> usually do not require students to speak Greek, so <strong>English internships<\/strong> are very common across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue08a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Population<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>10,768,477 inhabitants in year 2017 (ranked 80th).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01f<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Area<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>131,957 km2 (ranked 95th).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01d<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Capital<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Athens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div id=\"ppdiv_2132950\"  class=\"pp-video-container\"  style=\"width: 100%;height: auto;\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/press-play-v2\/2127603\/2132950\/outer.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Currency<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As Greece is part of the EU (EUR, \u20ac) the country adopted the Euro as the official currency. The VAT (Value added Tax) is 24%. In restaurants and bars, it is common to leave a 10% Tip. The value of the Euro as well as the VAT can be subject to fluctuations. Therefore, if you are a non-European citizen, it is always recommended to keep an eye on the exchange rates in case you plan to change currencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available internships in Greece<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&#038;query=&#038;location=greece\">Internships in Greece - Vacancies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Weather<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Greece is influenced by the Mediterranean climate. It is characterized by a mild winter with dry, hot summers. In the warmest month the average temperature is over 22 \u00b0 C. There are at least four months with an average temperature above 10 \u00b0 C, in the winter there may be ground frost.<\/p>\n<p>At least three times more precipitation is recorded in the wettest winter months compared to the dry summer. There are months when the rain may indeed be entirely absent between May and October.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tabs_0 et_pb_tabs et_pb_module\"><ul class=\"et_pb_tabs_controls clearfix\"><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_0 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab_active\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Athens<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_1 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_1\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Crete<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_2 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_2\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Rhodes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_3 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_3\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Kos<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_4 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_4\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Corfu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"et_pb_all_tabs\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_active_content et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>Even though Athens is the Capital of Greece, most tourists are more attracted to spend their vacations on one of the many Greek islands. Greece has the tenth longest coastline in the world, with a length of 14880 km. In addition to the continental part, Greece consists of about 2,500 islands, including 165 inhabited islands. The most important islands are: Crete, Dodecanese, Cyclades and Ionian Islands. The highest peak is 2918 m high.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_1 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In Crete, the weather is good everywhere between April and October and November. On average the warmest months in Heraklion are July, August and September, and the coldest months are January, February and March. August is the best month for swimming there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_2 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In Rhodes, the good weather is starts in April and lasts even until November. The best months for swimming are July, August and September.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_3 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In Kos, the best time to visit is between May and November. The best months for swimming there are June, July, August, September and October.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tab_4 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In Corfu, as in the previously mentioned Greek islands, the weather is sunny and warm starting from May until October. The best months for swimming is July, August and September. Corfu has a higher average rainfall than the rest of Greece.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The best time to go to Greece<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In May, the tourist season in Greece slowly begins, although it is still possible to find places without crowds, June, July, August and September, during this time the weather is hot, and the main resorts are full of tourists what is also causing the prices to rise. If you would like to enjoy sunny, yet mild weather, avoid the peak season and have a budget friendly holiday, the best time to go is between March and May or September and October. In March the Mercury column is starting to go up and you can enjoy pleasant weather, but during this month you can also experience the windy and rainy days. In October during the day, thermometers show above 20 degrees. The same temperature has seawater, this means that you still can enjoy the beach and sun-bathing. Nevertheless, in the mountain areas many storms can appear during this time of the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are all of our<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&amp;query=&amp;location=greece\">internships in Greece<\/a><\/span> available right now !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Tourist Seasons in Greece<\/u>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low Season: January, February, March, October, November and December.<\/li>\n<li>High Season: April, May, September.<\/li>\n<li>Very high Season: June, July and August.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Time difference<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Greece has only one time zone <a href=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uniwersalny_czas_koordynowany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UTC<\/a>\u00a0+2 \u2013 in a Winter time and <a href=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Uniwersalny_czas_koordynowany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UTC<\/a>\u00a0+3 in summer time. The difference between Greece and the Central European countries such as i.e. Paris, Berlin is only one hour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Phone and Internet<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is possible to use your mobile phone while you are in Greece. The main phone and mobile data providers are: Cosmote, Vodafone and Wind. If you decide to use your current phone provider roaming charges will apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For international calls: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-\u00a0<strong>From Greece to the UK:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>00 + 44 + city code + number of the correspondent.<br \/>-\u00a0<strong>From the UK to Greece:<\/strong>\u00a000 + 30 + number of the correspondent.<\/p>\n<p>The emergency dial is 112 (no area code needed). This number can always be reached, even with a mobile without a Greek SIM card. The number for emergencies can be reached from pay phones, without a phone card nor money. Even in the case of your phone being locked or showing \u201cno network available\u201d the number can be reached anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The Hotspots in Greece which you cannot miss<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Discover all the must-see Travel destinations in Greece<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Entry Requirements for an internship in Greece<\/h2>\n<p>The country is a Member State of the Schengen Area. Therefore, all citizens of the EU, the Nordic Passport Union, Switzerland and Liechtenstein can enter and stay in Greece without any Visa. It is however mandatory to travel with either a valid national identification card or passport. The document should be valid for the whole duration of the stay in Greece. For non-EU and non-EEA citizens, a Visa is required when entering or passing through Greece (transit). Non-European have the possibility to enter for a duration of 90 days if they have a Schengen Visa (valid for 6 months). Visitors who are coming from a non-Schengen Area may require a visa to enter Greece. Non-E.U. citizens can find further information from the Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Good to Know<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Internships abroad<\/strong> are always a great idea, especially if we are talking about <strong>paid internships<\/strong> or with benefits included !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Useful Address<\/span><\/p>\n<p>British Embassy Athens<br \/>1, Ploutarchou str<br \/>106 75\u00a0Athens<br \/>Greece<\/p>\n<p>Tel: +30 210 7272 600<br \/>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:information.athens@fco.gov.uk\">information.athens@fco.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website informs travelers about possible dangerous areas. Moreover, it offers advice in terms of security and the formalities of entry and stay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Local information<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned about exhibitions, concerts and events, local restaurants and transportation and start feeling like a local in no time through these helpful and free apps: Amazing Athens, Triposo, Greekguide, Grece Travel Offline.<br \/>The backpacker budget friendly festivals, concerts, must see and unique events not to be missed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Homesick ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Join Facebook groups of travellers and expats in Greece:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/331289540370852\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/331289540370852\/about\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/5852226987\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/5852226987\/about\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/erasmusplusgreece\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/erasmusplusgreece\/about\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1957,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3446","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3446"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3446\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11808,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3446\/revisions\/11808"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}