Naxos and Small Cyclades is ready to welcome you again! Naxos and Small Cyclades is excited to announce its re-opening for summer holidays 2020! Naxos and Small Cyclades is ready to offer an excellent combination of nature and high-quality services to Greek citizens and international travellers!
Is it safe to travel to Naxos and Small Cyclades this summer?
Naxos and Small Cyclades is one of the Municipalities in Greece that is a covid-free destination. Also, we can assure you that social distancing in Naxos is pretty easy! Being an island with a long coastline and more than 20 beaches make it easy to practice safe social distancing outdoors.
Are the Greek borders open?
Until further announcement, there is temporary ban of entry to all non-EU citizens as announced by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. Exemptions apply for citizens from Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay.
Also exempted from the restriction are:
Family members of EU citizens.
Citizens of Schengen member states and their family members
Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health issues, business purposes, imperative family reasons, persons in need for international protection
Healthcare professionals and health researchers designated to support the Hellenic National Healthcare System.
Third country citizens who are long—term residents or long term visa holders of an EU or Schengen member state.
Third country government members, diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their duties, students, highly specialized personnel essential to the function of the state.
Passengers in transit
Aircraft flight crew
Non-EU or Non Schengen citizens travelling for imperative family or business reasons provided that the relevant authorization has been obtained by the Hellenic Consulate.
In addition, all flights from the UK, Sweden, and Turkey are suspended until 15.07.20.
Has “Athens” International Airport resumed international flights?
Yes the flights in Athens International Airport has resumed. As per the joint Ministerial decision (ΦΕΚ:2602/28 Ιουνίου 2020/Δ1α/ΓΠ.οικ.40383) issued by the Hellenic Republic, from 1/7/2020 until 31/8/2020, all passengers travelling on international flights to Greece are required to fill in and electronically submit the compulsory Passenger Locator Form (PLF ) 48 hours before departure. The Form can be found here.
Information about the Covid-19, by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), can be found here.
Has International Airport of Mykonos and Santorini resumed international flights?
Yes the flights in Mykonos and Santorini International Airports have resumed.As per the joint Ministerial decision (ΦΕΚ:2602/28 Ιουνίου 2020/Δ1α/ΓΠ.οικ.40383) issued by the Hellenic Republic, from 1/7/2020 until 31/8/2020, all passengers travelling on international flights to Greece are required to fill in and electronically submit the compulsory Passenger Locator Form (PLF ) 48 hours before departure. The Form can be found here.
Information about the Covid-19, by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), can be found here.
Is there a ban of entry to the country, for specific passenger categories?
There is a ban of entry applying to all non-EU citizens until 31.07.20, as announced by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. Exemptions apply for citizens from Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. Also exempted from the restriction are:
Family members of EU citizens.
Citizens of Schengen member states and their family members
Passengers travelling for essential reasons, including health issues, business purposes,imperative family reasons, persons in need for international protection
Healthcare professionals and health researchers designated to support the Hellenic National Healthcare System.
Third country citizens who are long—term residents or long term visa holders of an EU or Schengen member state.
Third country government members, diplomats, staff of international organizations, military personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the exercise of their duties, students, highly specialized personnel essential to the function of the state.
Passengers in transit
Aircraft flight crew
Non-EU or Non Schengen citizens travelling for imperative family or business reasons provided that the relevant authorization has been obtained by the Hellenic Consulate.
In addition, all flights from/to Sweden are suspended until 19.07.20 and from/to Turkey are suspended until 31.07.20.
Are quarantine restrictions applied for the arriving passengers?
Depending on their QR code/confirmation, visitors will be subject to test upon arrival. Upon being tested, the visitor is free to move to the final destination. The test results are expected to become available within 24 hours. During that time, passengers who are tested are advised to practice social distancing according to local guidelines and self-monitoring for symptoms that could indicate COVID-19. In case of such symptoms, medical advice and/or contact with the National Public Health Organization (EODY) Operations Centre should be immediately sought.
Only in case they test positive, the authorities will contact them and proceed with the health protocol in place. The procedure of a 24-hour stay at a dedicated hotel, under Greek State supervision, is no longer valid.
For further information or questions regarding the procedure, you may contact the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at 0030 2103359002-3 or email at kepp@gscp.gr.
In case you need to contact the National Public Health Organization (EODY) Operations Centre, you may call (0030) 210 5212054 or e-mail at kepix@eody.gov.gr
Can I travel with the ferry transportataion from the ports of Greece?
Yes you can travel with ferries from the main port of Greece, Piraeus, and also from the ports of other islands near to Naxos and Small Cyclades.
Are accommodation facilities open in Naxos and Small Cyclades?
According to the Greek authorities, seasonal hotels and other accommodation facilities like villas, rental apartments & studio etc are going to start operating from June 15th while year-round hotels and camping sites will open from June 1st. The accommodation, as well as the rest of the tourist facilities in Naxos and Small Cyclades, are getting ready to provide safe conditions to the visitors, according to the measures and recommendations of the Greek National Public Health Organization (EODY). The measures are related to the functioning of the hotels and private accommodation, tourist agencies, camps and marinas, air traffic, private and public transportation, restaurants, bars and beach bars. All the tourism stakeholders aim to provide the maximum safety to the guests as well as to protect the health of the local people along with the health of all the Greeks and international citizens who plan to visit Naxos and Small Cyclades.
Which services are open in Naxos and Small Cyclades?
In Naxos and Small Cyclades, most of the services are open, including the shops, markets, shopping centres, pharmacies, banks, post offices, hairdressers and beauty salons. Cafes, beach bars and restaurants are also open applying all the measures and recommendations of the Greek National Public Health Organization (EODY).
Open-air archaeological sites and museums are open to the public.
Keep in mind that there is the mandatory use of a face mask in public transport, taxis, hospitals, elevators, and recommended when visiting public services such as supermarkets, hairdressers and other retail spaces.
Does public transportation work?
The public coaches in Naxos and Small Cyclades are functioning according to the adhered measures and recommendations.
What should I do if I am infected with Covid-19 in Naxos and Small Cyclades?
If you notice any symptoms of the coronavirus, such as fever or cough or you have been in close contact with the person infected with Covid-19, you can contact:
National coronavirus helpline: 1135 (24/7) or telephone numbers 210 5212054
You can find further COVID-19 advice for travellers here.
