Post

The Greek postal service is called ELTA (Ellinika Tachydromeia) and is recognizable by the yellow mailboxes and the blue logo.

Postcards and Letters

• Postcard/Letter to Germany/Austria/Switzerland: 0.90 EUR (standard letter up to 20g)
• Delivery time: 5-10 business days — sometimes faster, sometimes significantly longer. Greek post is not known for speed
• Stamps are available at post offices, sometimes also at Periptera (kiosks) and souvenir shops

Packages

• ELTA packages to Germany are possible but expensive and slow (10-20 days)
• Alternative: DHL and UPS have branches in Athens and larger cities — significantly faster (3-5 days), but also more expensive
• Souvenirs: Many shops offer their own shipping — often cheaper and easier than packing yourself

Good to Know

The mailboxes often have two slots: "Esoteriko" (domestic) and "Exoteriko" (international). Germany is "Exoteriko"!