Greece Food and Lodging
What type of lodging is provided?
The team stays at a tourist-class hotel in Amoudara, along the beach and 200 meters from the main street. The rooms are double-occupancy, although single rooms are available on a first come first serve basis at an additional cost. Each room has a private bathroom with hot water, twin beds, in-room safe and telephone. Most rooms have balconies and a beautiful view of the swimming pool. The hotel offers sunbathing chairs, an indoor/outdoor bar, restaurant and a very friendly staff.
What are the laundry arrangements?
Limited laundry facilities are available in the town of Gazi, but volunteers are able to wash many of their items by hand in their bathroom sinks and hang them out to dry. Because of the temperatures, most clothing dries quickly.
What is the electrical power?
The current in Greece is 220V. You should bring a converter (to 220V) and an adapter (the large round double-pronged version used throughout Europe) for your electrical appliances unless they are dual voltage.
What is the local cuisine?
The diet in Greece consists of beef and pork (lamb is only served on special occasions and when in season), a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, including fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, pita bread, and such traditional favorites such as feta cheese, and fresh black olives. A rich selection of fruits and homegrown vegetables accompanies the meals.
Can special diets be accommodated?
Avoiding meat is not a problem, though it does necessarily limit your options, as meat is a common ingredient in many traditional Greek meals. Most vegetarians can, however, enjoy a broad assortment of fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and cheese. Volunteers with strict requirements (for example, vegans) should bring foods to supplement their diet.
Will potable drinking water be provided?
Bottled water is provided for all team members.
