Major city · Greece
Itea
Skip Itea as a destination: use it as a lunch stop or a budget base for Delphi, but don't plan a night unless you need the cheapest bed near the ruins.
Itea is a small port town on the Gulf of Corinth, historically the harbour for Delphi. Today it's a working bauxite port with a beachfront promenade, a handful of hotels and a few tavernas. Most travellers pass through on the bus to Delphi or stop for a meal. One hour is enough to see the town; only stay overnight if you want the cheapest accommodation near Delphi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded)
- Airport
- ATH
- Nights
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Itea100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Itea, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyItea is safe.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 199 fire · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckATH Athens International (About 2.5 h by car or bus via the motorway; check bus schedules to Itea.).
- Getting aroundItea is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (500 ml)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Itea to Delphicheck€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
- Budget bedBudget double room, a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ATH Athens International (About 2.5 h by car or bus via the motorway; check bus schedules to Itea.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Itea: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Itea is walkable. Three daily buses run to Delphi (about 30 min). A car is useful for exploring the coast or visiting Osios Loukas.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus (30 min) or car (20 km (12 mi))Bus (30 min) or car (12 mi (20 km))
The main reason to come to Itea; visit the archaeological site and museum.
Osios Loukas Monastery
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min east on the motorway
UNESCO-listed Byzantine monastery; check opening hours.
Arachova
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via Delphi, about 40 min
Ski resort town; lively in winter, quiet in summer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Seafront
Hotels along the beach, a 10-min walk from the centre; quieter.
Town centre
Closer to bus stop and tavernas; basic rooms.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Bus Itea–Delphi return2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Delphi site entry2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €160 per person per day, bed included | €319≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Gyros pita | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beer (500 ml) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi from Itea to Delphicheck | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bauxite trucks use the port road; be careful on foot near the harbour.
- Bus schedules to Delphi are limited; check the return time if you go for the day.
- Most shops and restaurants close in the off-season (Nov–Mar).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 199
- Ambulance
- 166
- Tourist police
- 1571
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IteaItea
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire199
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Itea–Delphi: about €4 (≈ US$5) one way, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Itea–Delphi: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) (check)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello / Goodbye (YAH sahs)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ree-STOH)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much? (POH-soh KAH-nee)
- Πού είναι η στάση λεωφορείου; — Where is the bus stop? (Poo EE-neh ee STAH-see leh-o-fo-REE-oo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Itea. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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