Is Greece safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Greece for solo female travelers?
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based on 196 experiences from female travelers
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
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
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, 2019Municipality of Athens, Couple travel
We had a great time in Athens, the history is great however in some areas we dis not feel super safe (nothing happed though). It was great to stay a couple of days but happy we didn’t stay too long either
Posted: January 15, 2026
Izabela
Romania
Greece, Group travel
Oh it was a whole shebang, we rented a car from romania and drove all the way to greece, we slept on a beach until it was time to head for the ferry and went to Samothraki where we camped for three days (too short if you ask me) and explored as much of the island as we could and back to romania we stopped in Bulgaria where we listened to live street music and visited some museums but there is sooo much more to say about this trip but i like to keep it short
Posted: January 14, 2026Experienced: July, 2025How safe is Greece for women?
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Based on 195 local experiences
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
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, 2026Heraklion
Overall there are not many reports of criminal activity compared to other cities, but especially at night you have to be careful and preferably not alone. Stay in the walkways with light and avoid homeless people.
Posted: January 13, 2026
Alexandra
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is overall a safe city. There ate petty crimes happening like in everything big city. As long as you stay around the center you'll be safe even as a solo traveller since it's busy. Be careful of pickpockets in street/flea markets and in public transportation.
Posted: January 6, 2026
Irene
Sitia
Sitia is a very safe area and has relatively low crime compared to larger urban centers. It’s a small town, and the local police do their job effectively. Crete in general is a safe region so I wouldn't mark any specific area as dangerous
Posted: January 5, 2026Safety in Greece
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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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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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