Greek Referendum

We understand that there may be concern following the 'No' vote by the Greek people in yesterday's referendum.

Here, at Sunvil, we continue to monitor the situation across the mainland and the islands. The latest reports, in overnight from our local offices, confirm that life goes on as normal. Our resorts remain unaffected and their supermarkets and pharmacies are fully stocked.

The only real uncertainty is the provision of cash from the cash points. Whilst most ATMs are still stocked and dispensing cash, we advise travellers to follow the Foreign Office advice and to take enough Euros with them to cover the duration of their trip.  We are also offering to make cash available through our local offices should the need arise.

For customers covered by Sunvil’s travel insurance policy, the cover for personal cash has been increased to £500 per person for those travelling in July.

The no vote does not mean that Greece will revert back to the Drachma. It was a vote to reject the current bailout proposals and the hope is that all parties will return to the negotiating tables today and a more acceptable resolution will be found.

Whatever the outcome there is unlikely to be any immediate change and, should the final decision be that Greece withdraws from the Euro, the adoption of the new currency is likely to happen over a period of time. Tourists travelling to Greece this summer will not be affected.

So there really isn’t any need to be concerned.  With our team of 25 overseas representatives and local offices, we will look after you - as we always have done - and will keep you abreast of any changes to the situation.

Chris Wright – Sunvil Holidays

06 Jul 2015 10:00