Getting around Greece is much easier when you know a few simple Greek phrases. Even if you don’t speak much Greek, understanding words like ευθεία, δεξιά, and αριστερά can make a big difference when asking someone for directions.
Here are some of the most useful phrases to know.
Essential Greek phrases for directions
➡️ Πηγαίνετε ευθεία.
Go straight.
↪️ Στρίψτε δεξιά.
Turn right.
↩️ Στρίψτε αριστερά.
Turn left.
📍 Στη γωνία.
On the corner.
🏪 Δίπλα σε…
Next to…
🏦 Απέναντι από…
Across from…
You can combine these phrases to understand more complete directions. For example:
Στρίψτε δεξιά στη γωνία. Απέναντι από την τράπεζα είναι ο φούρνος.
Turn right at the corner. The bakery is across from the bank.
A useful tip for travelers
Notice Πηγαίνετε and Στρίψτε in the examples above. These are polite forms, making them particularly useful when speaking to someone you don’t know — exactly the kind of situation you’ll probably be in when asking for directions in Greece.
You don’t need to understand every word someone says. Listen for key words such as δεξιά (right), αριστερά (left), ευθεία (straight), δίπλα (next to), and απέναντι (across from), and you’ll already have a much better idea of where to go.
Watch the video below to hear these useful Greek phrases and get ready to find your way around Greece! 🇬🇷
