Marriage Requirements
To marry in Greece, a passport or other traveling document, along with birth certificate copies, single status forms, and marriage license applications are required. A wedding notice must also be published in one local newspaper eight days prior to the wedding. Divorce and death decrees are also required if applicable. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for additional details.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
Passports are required for visitors outside of Europe into Greece. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
The official language of Greece is Greek, though many tourist operators and hospitality workers speak English.
Currency and Tipping
The official currency of Greece is the euro.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Greece has a Mediterranean climate with generally mild winters and hot summers. Rainfall usually occurs between the months of October and April.
Beaches
With some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches calling Crete home, there are endless options to choose from. On the southwest coast of Crete, Elafonisi Beach has beautiful white sand with a trail of pink in it, streaked from broken seashells. The waters are also bright blue and clear. Bali Beach is a protected cove with startling turquoise waters reminiscent of the Caribbean, as well as a few shops and restaurants to browse.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Along the northern coast, Chania’s Old Town is considered one of the most beautiful urban districts in Crete, with a crumbling Venetian harbor and the famed Eleftherios Venizelos Square. Similarly, the Old Town of Rethymnon has striking Turkish ruins and beautiful cobbled streets. Crete’s beaches are world-renowned, so if the weather is okay, take a glass-bottom boat tour to explore the many coves and soft white sand beaches that slope into the Mediterranean Sea. There are also dozens of wineries that offer tours along the stunning coast.
Nightlife