Don’t flush toilet paper in Greece
There’s a very simple explanation: Greek sewage pipes are approximately 2 inches (50mm) in diameter. American and British plumbing is twice as large (4 inches/100mm). The Greek pipes just get clogged. They don’t call them ‘modern conveniences’ for nothing.
Consequently, are there public toilets in Greece?
You pay to use public restrooms
While we’re on the subject of bathroom breaks, you should know that public restrooms in Greece cost money (around 50 cents). Most restrooms are fairly clean, but many of the toilets don’t have seats so you’ll need to squat over them.
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!”
In respect to this, how did the ancient Greeks go to the toilet?
Going to the bathroom in public wasn’t that strange in ancient Greek culture. … Instead of toilet paper, the ancient Greeks had to use small stones. These kinds of communal toilets spread throughout Europe and were used by royalty up until around the 1800s.
Which country has no toilet paper?
France, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain: Instead of toilet paper, people from these countries (most of them from Europe) usually have a bidet in their washrooms. A bidet like a toilet, but also includes a spout that streams water like a water fountain to rinse you clean.