Can I flush toilet paper in Greece? No – the biggest thing to note is simply this: don't flush toilet paper down the loo. You will find there are bins to the side of the toilet where you can dispose of your tissue instead.
Is it better to flush toilet paper or throw it away?
Treatment plants effectively remove toilet paper from wastewater, but all other garbage should go in the trash can. These Items belong in the trash can. The only thing you should ever flush down a toilet is human waste (urine and feces) and toilet paper.
Can you put toilet paper in toilet Santorini?
Unfortunately, the sewage system in Greece is not adapted to flushing toilet paper – the pipes are too thin and throwing paper into the toilet may clog them. In most toilets, a special warning hangs regarding the ban on flushing toilet paper.
Do you flush toilet paper in Greece?
Can you throw paper towels in the toilet in Greece?
One of the commonest questions first-time visitors to Greece ask is “is it true that you can't flush paper down the toilet?” Unfortunately, in the vast majority of accommodations, cafes, bars, shops and restaurants, the answer is “yes, it is true!”
Why is there no toilet paper in Greece?
Much of Greece's sewage systems was installed during the 1930's and 1940's (by the British) using small bore pipe-work that simply cannot cope with paper waste. A pedal bin is usually provided by the side of the WC in which paper should be placed.
Is English widely spoken in Greece?
English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city. Most Greeks working either in hotels, restaurants or in shops will have no difficulty communicating with English-speakers.