Covid-19 safety in Paros / Greece
20/05/2021
Dear guests,
We care for your safety and concerns for visiting Paros Greece, therefore in this page we provide useful official links of updated information for the travel protocols and restrictions applying in Greece regarding Covid-19 and also some general travel prevention advice.
Protocol for Arrivals in and Departures from Greece
As of May 14th, travelers arriving in Greece are required to have a negative PCR certificate from a testing laboratory, for a Covid-19 test taken no later than 72 hours before arrival.
This test is mandatory for all tourists (including children over the age of 5), regardless of the epidemiological situation in the country of departure.
– Proof of a negative test is not required however for all travelers that have completed their vaccination (i.e., 14 days have elapsed since the last vaccination, depending on the doses required) and hold a vaccination certificate.
Acceptable vaccines are: Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, Astra Zeneca/Oxford, Novavax, Johnson + Johnson/Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, Sinopharm.
In case you may need to have a PCR Covid Test or rapid test on the way back from Greece we can recommend reliable and lowest priced PCR Covid tests in Paros. Contact us for more information: info@londoshotel.gr
Book a PCR or Rapid COVID-19 test in a few easy steps: Aegean airlines in collaboration with BIOIATRIKI Healthcare Group in Greece assist their passengers in arranging their diagnostic PCR or Rapid test for competitive price or redemption of Miles + Bonus miles. Unfortunately we dont have BIOATRIKI on Paros island but we have other reliable structures.
You can find out more detailed information on travelling to Greece:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE OPENING OF TOURISM 2021
The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) is a key element in the planning. All travellers are obliged to complete their PLF at least 48 hours before entering the country, providing detailed information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countries, and the address of your stay while in Greece.
Other important information links:
I want to travel to Greece, can I?
Nouvelles mesures contre la Covid-19 en Grèce – ce qu’il faut savoir
Visit Greece
FERRY BOAT PRE BOARDING INFORMATION FORM (COVID-19)
As part of the COVID-19 guidelines announced by the Greek Authorities for the prevention of the new coronavirus transmission and spread, all passengers must complete the Pre-boarding health declaration questionnaire (pdf)
Revised PRE-BOARDING INFORMATION FORM / Instructions for passengers for Cyclades
All passengers must complete the Passenger Pre-Boarding form and deliver it together with their ticket, to the vessel’s Chief Purser during boarding, before the vessel’s departure. Passengers have to present the necessary documents (in electronic or printed form) certifying the tests’ results or prior vaccination.
Documents when boarding the ship, include:
- Vaccination Certificate or
- Negative result of PCR Test not older than 72 hours or
- Negative result of Rapid Test not older than 24 hours or
- Negative result of a 24 hour Self-Test, the result of which must be declared on the Pre-Boarding form or
- Confirmation of Covid-19 infection minimum two months and maximum nine months, before the departure date.
Hotel Londos Covid-19 operation standards:
In this new era, introduced by the covid 19 , we at Londos hotel, having as constant goals and qualities your unique holidays’ experience and safety all through our long years’ life, we have carefully planned new and enhanced hygiene practices, to guarantee a most comfortable, memorable and carefree stay with us.
Please feel free to contact us regarding any assistance. Our management and staff have been trained to the latest hygiene protocols and are here to provide you with the best possible service. The hotel holds the Health First certification since summer 2020.
- Our personnel and reception stuff uses protective equipment at all times. We all undergo self testing at least once per week. Vaccination is now in process for all Paros citizens and professionals working on the island.
- Check-in time has been changed to 15:00 and check out at 11:00 am, following the EU Hygiene protocols, in order to provide our cleaning staff with plenty of time for thorough cleaning of your room
- Electronic Check-in process has been introduced for your convenience.
- Disinfectants are available in the lobby and breakfast area
- Regular disinfection of all surfaces takes place in common areas
- Floor sign to keep minimum distance between separate guests, at 2 meters
- Furniture in the lobby area has been carefully placed also, so that social distancing is guaranteed
- A maximum number of guests regulation is in place inside the lobby area.
- We also have applied a more flexible cancellation policy
Room cleaning
- Protective masks and gloves, special robes and closed shoes will be used by our cleaning staff
- Thorough disinfection of all surfaces
- Cleaning with maximum natural air flow
- Use of steam cleaner for fabric surfaces and other required spots
- Removal of all unnecessary decorative items
- Room cleaning and change of linen while room occupied, only upon request
- Please when you exit your room leave on your door the sign make my room or do not disturb accordingly, to inform us for daily cleaning. The same applies for the change of linen, unless you request we will not change it. Please place dirty towels in the special plastic bin provided in your room and let us know.
- Although the airconditioning filters are disinfected , we strongly reccommend to avoid the use of air conditioning. In case its absolutely necessary use with open windows. The plastic covers of the remote controls are disinfected after every departure.
Your Prevention
Covid-19 COVID-19 Information board Policy and Procedures
All travellers should:
- Check the latest official travel advice for their destination and check with their airline/tour operator and travel insurer before travel.
- Maintain good hand and personal hygiene. Wash hands regularly with soap and or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser before handling food and after being in public spaces.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, or who appears unwell.
- Avoid sharing personal items.
- Keep up to date with guidance on social distancing measures. Local strict social distancing measures may be in place and should be observed.
To reduce the risk of passing coronavirus to others, anyone with respiratory symptoms should:
- Cover the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.
- Use paper tissues only once and dispose of them carefully, then wash hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home and work environment.
Should a mask be worn , all the recommended precautions in order to minimise the risk of transmission should still be used.