Most hospitals are equipped with modern diagnostic equipment and trained technicians. General hospitalization, emergency, and most routine surgery can be handled at local facilities. Athens has many English-speaking doctors, trained in the U.S. or Western Europe, who practice in all specialized fields. Local restaurants and tavernas are safe and good places to eat, though the enforcement of regulations concerning the storage and sale of food is less strict than in the U.S. Local fruits and vegetables are excellent and do not require any special preparation beyond cleaning or cooking. Most types of meats can be procured locally and are safe.
Pasteurized milk is safe for consumption.
The water in cities throughout Greece is potable. Bottled water is recommended in small villages and the islands, as the water source may be limited and not well treated.