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 196 experiences from female travelers

MARINA

MARINA

Canada

Chania, Couple travel

Chania has a very peaceful atmosphere and simplicity that my rushed soul needed to calm down and breath, enjoy sun, sand and sea. It was so beautiful all the mountains are also inspiring and beautiful. You have to visit the botanical garden it does need a good running shoes as it is a lot of hiking up and down but it is so beautiful. I found that it connect me to nature and ground me. You will love it.

Posted: February 3, 2026
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Selena

Selena

United States

Greece, Couple travel

We loved it. It was a great experience overall although I did learn the hard way that island hopping is not as fun as it sounds. Next time I’ll stick to 1 or 2 islands but overall everything was beautiful.

Posted: February 3, 2026
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Johanna

Johanna

Germany

Greece, Family travel

Went to greece with my dlfamily in 2019. We went to Athens where we stayed a week going to the temple of Zeus and to the Acropolis. It was very fascinating seeing all these historic things getting to know the story of greece. After one week in Athens we flew to Crete where we had a bit more of a chill week. We went snorkeling and drove over the island with a quad visiting a small villiage and getting to know a local woman showing us diffrent ways to make local dishes. The rest of the time we were enjoying at the pool or the beach before heading back home.

Posted: January 25, 2026Experienced: July, 2019
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How safe is Greece for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 196 local experiences

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 196 local experiences

Athens

I felt pretty safe during both the night and day. Only next to the Akropolis area on the built-up neighborhood I saw few creeps but they did not come to me and my friend. Also be careful about thieves

Posted: February 19, 2026
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Selmina

Selmina

Municipality of Athens

Serious random violence is rare.People are around.Streets are lively late.Women move freely.Walking alone, using transport, existing without constant fear is normal.some petty crime and chaotic areas.

Posted: February 4, 2026
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olga

olga

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is a students city which means that it never sleeps! There are always people out, groups of friends, eating, walking, drinking. Of course as a solo female traveler it’s always better to avoid dark and remote areas (mostly closer to the train and bus stations).

Posted: February 3, 2026
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Safety in Greece

Hospitality Exchange in Greece

Celini

Celini

Thessaloniki

Can host for:

6 days

About me

Hi beautiful people!!🌙I'm a film student, really into arts and politics. I love nature and also the street culture. I decided I have to explore the world (inner and outer) so that to remember all the important things we've forgotten. It's nice we can help each other in feeling safe (as capitalism is killing us). Im from the island Crete, now living in Thessaloniki. If you need a place to stay in both places, send me a message, I would love to meet you and showing around or suggest u local (non touristic) places 💗 🇵🇸🏴‍☠️🧜🏼‍♀️🦌🦔🌱

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Dimitra

Dimitra

Xanthi

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello! 🦋 I'm Dimitra from Greece, I'm studying architecture and I just love travelling and connecting with new people. Arts and nature means everything to me, I'll be up for everything is about them☀️ I also love getting in touch with others cultures and learning more about traditions, art, music and about food✨ by locals.

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