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 197 experiences from female travelers

mariam

mariam

Georgia

Katerini, Solo travel

Katerini is a nice and cosy place. Close to the beach and mountains. I feel safe while being there. People are nice and food is great. You should definitely check the main square while visiting it and do some shopping there

Posted: March 4, 2026
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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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How safe is Greece for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 196 reports

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 196 reports

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

Anastasia

Anastasia

Thessaloniki

Can host for:

3 days

About me

❕not able to host until November! Hi beautiful people!! :) I’m Anastasia, 22yo and currently studying economics I ♡: food, tea, concerts, picnics, vinyl bars, cinemas, cozy cafes, kind people, dogs, nature, I’m more of a homebody tho.. I get excited talking about music, films, series, books, anime and foooood. My taste in all things is broad. I’ve solo traveled once before using a similar app; I’ve hosted, surfed and hang out with people and I loved it! I hope I can have the same experience here! My home is a safe space for everyone<3

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Joana

Joana

Rhodes

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi everyone,I’m Anna. I live in Rhodes Greece and for the last 4 years I spent my winters in Austria as I work there for the season. Please feel free to reach out if you need help ,advice or just to hang out. Not just in Rhodes but also in Austria if any of you is interested in going there I can help and host in my room for up to 3 days or set you up at the hotel that I work with a 30% discount . Be safe girls ❤️

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