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Is Greece safe? ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท

Europe ยท Updated

As of July 2026, Greece scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Greece destinations assessed, Santorini scores highest (84/100), while Athens scores lowest (79/100).

01 ยท Official Guidance

Government advisories

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 1

No advisory against travel

Wildfires in Greece There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October. For advice, visit the wildfires section on the Safety and security page.

Full advisory โ†’

Government of Canada

Level 1

Exercise normal security precautions

Canada's official risk level for Greece: exercise normal security precautions.

Full advisory โ†’

02 ยท Destinations

Greece destinations by safety score

3 assessed

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03 ยท Evidence Signals

Greece safety data

IndicatorValueScore
Government travel advisoryGovernment of CanadaLevel 1 โ€” Exercise normal security precautions97
Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data ยท 20230.8 / 100k95
Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators ยท 202468/10068
Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators ยท 202462/10062

04 ยท Questions

Greece safety FAQ

Is Greece safe to visit right now?

On our composite index Greece averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)

What is the safest place to visit in Greece?

Of the destinations we've assessed, Santorini currently scores highest at 84/100 (Safe). Athens scores lowest at 79/100.

Where does this Greece safety data come from?

Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds โ€” plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.

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