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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Edipsos
Spend 1–2 days for the thermal spas; longer stays are only for deep relaxation or research.
Edipsos hosts about 80 of Greece's hot springs, with Roman‑era baths and modern spa facilities. A half‑day covers the main EOT spa, and a second day lets you explore the archaeological collection and nearby historic sites.
- Country
- Greece
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, high tourist flow)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €60–90 excl. bed · High €100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 166
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| EOT spa pool entry | €5.00 |
| EOT spa whirlpool (Lux I) | €7.00 |
| Ferry Arkitsa ↔ Loutra Edipsos | €3.30 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KVA · Kavala Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Arkitsa ferry pierabout 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Arkitsa ferry pier
Typical fares
- Athens → Arkitsa bus
- about €15, 5 h (check schedule)
- Arkitsa → Loutra Edipsos ferry
- €3.30 per person, hourly
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take a bus from Athens to Arkitsa ferry pier (≈5 h); hourly ferries to Loutra Edipsos (€3.30 per person). Within town walk or local bus to spa and museum.
See and do
Known for
- hot springs
- Roman baths
- Thermal spa (EOT)
- Archaeological collection
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Agia Anna (Evvia) | Bus from Loutra Edipsos to Agia Anna, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Karystos | Bus to Karystos via Kymi, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
| Kymi | Bus from Loutra Edipsos, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Eretria (Evia) | Bus to Arkitsa, ferry to mainland, then bus to Eretria, total ≈3 h | ≈3 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Thermae Sylla Spa – Wellness Hotel
- 5‑star historic hotel, close to the EOT spa; good for 1‑night stays.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsignómi |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώefharistó |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;póso kostízei? |
| Where is the ferry? | Πού είναι το φέρι;poú eínai to férí? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules change seasonally; check times before travel.
- Spa entry fees vary by facility; confirm current prices on site.
- Peak summer can be very hot; bring sun protection.
Edipsos is generally safe; watch for hot spa water and summer heat, and keep an eye on personal belongings in busy tourist spots.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Edipsos yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- hot springs
- Roman baths
- Thermal spa (EOT)
- Archaeological collection
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Edipsos: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Edipsos, revision 4719683 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4719683
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/edipsos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.