Is Greece safe for solo female travelers?

Greece is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and willing to help if needed. However, like any country, it has areas that are safer than others. The cities, such as Athens, are generally safe but require the same precautions you would take when visiting any large city. Keep your possessions close, avoid dark and secluded areas at night, and be aware of pickpockets in crowded places. The Greek islands are very safe and you can feel comfortable exploring them on your own. Greek people are known for their hospitality and many solo female travelers have pleasant experiences when visiting Greece.

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How safe is Greece for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 189 experiences from female travelers

Greece, Couple travel

I will definitely go back. The food is amazing. 🐙😋 the beach is sooo blue and gorgeous. I felt safe during my last 2 trips. I have done the west of Greece and planning on going to other cities every summer.

Posted: November 9, 2025
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Alix

Alix

France

Crete, Solo travel

I went to chania in Crete for a long w-e alone. I stayed on a hostel that was 25€ the night. And was very well located. And thanks to this hostel I make friends which whôm I did a lot of activities and beach I will recommend you to do excursions. If you go in the hostel they always proposed a lot of them. The weather was very nice. And i really enjoy it

Posted: October 31, 2025
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İdil

İdil

Denmark

Athens, Group travel

I felt really safe and happy, the streets were interesting for me. And also the food, oh I love Greek culture!!! I stayed in hostel for erasmus plus program and it was also nice to be with the other cultures.

Posted: September 23, 2025
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How safe is Greece for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 183 local experiences

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 183 local experiences

Athens

Depends on the neighbourhood I would say. I feel safe where I live and where I go out (Exarchia, Gyzi, Kypseli). I don’t really know about other places, that’s the problem. Some people say it is less safe around Omonia and Karaiski square, mostly because people that do drugs live there in the streets around from what I’ve heard. So their advice is to stay in big streets and avenues there when it’s the night. I’ve been there at night, and stayed in the big avenues, and I’ve never had any problems even at 4am.

Posted: December 1, 2025
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Alexandra

Alexandra

Athens

Athens is a relatively safe city. There are parts of the city that you definitely need to pay attention to when visiting, as in every city, (like Omonia), but in general if you remain careful and you avoid controversial hours in the evening, you can enjoy a safe trip in Athens.

Posted: November 29, 2025
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Ismini

Ismini

Athens

Athens is safe in general, you can walk safely in the morning in all city. Generally you have to be aware of your stuff especially in the means of transport. Also you should not trust the people that are begging and requesting money from you. In the night, there are some places that you have to avoid also, just like in every big city. But generally is safe city

Posted: November 27, 2025
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Safety in Greece

Hospitality Exchange in Greece

Katerina

Katerina

Thessaloniki

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey!! :) I'm Katerina, 19 yo and I live in Thessaloniki🇬🇷. I was always passionate about traveling and after a MeetUp I had resently I think about starting solo traveling too. I love meeting new people all around the world and my mission in life is to travel to the mayority of the countries of the world🗺️! I'm right now learning spanish so it would be perfect to get to speak to a native so I can improve my speaking skills in 🇪🇸!

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Taxiarchoula

Taxiarchoula

Thessaloniki

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello girls! I am Greek and of course it's cheaper to travel abroad rather than Greece! I am 20 yrs and I am Chemical Engineer student in Thesssaloniki. I love cycling and I want to explore the world by bikepacking. I know it's hard but it calls me. I want to connect and meet inspiring women and people in general. I am an artistic person even though I study engineering. Life is strange.

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Expats in Greece

Katerina

Katerina

Thessaloniki

About me

Hey!! :) I'm Katerina, 19 yo and I live in Thessaloniki🇬🇷. I was always passionate about traveling and after a MeetUp I had resently I think about starting solo traveling too. I love meeting new people all around the world and my mission in life is to travel to the mayority of the countries of the world🗺️! I'm right now learning spanish so it would be perfect to get to speak to a native so I can improve my speaking skills in 🇪🇸!

Speaking

Taxiarchoula

Taxiarchoula

Thessaloniki

About me

Hello girls! I am Greek and of course it's cheaper to travel abroad rather than Greece! I am 20 yrs and I am Chemical Engineer student in Thesssaloniki. I love cycling and I want to explore the world by bikepacking. I know it's hard but it calls me. I want to connect and meet inspiring women and people in general. I am an artistic person even though I study engineering. Life is strange.

Speaking