U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Greece. Greece is a generally safe destination for travelers.
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Is Greece safe? 🇬🇷
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As of August 2026, Greece scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Greece Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 13 Greece destinations assessed, Santorini scores highest (84/100), while Athens scores lowest (74/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No 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.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Greece: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Greece destinations by safety score
#1🇬🇷SantoriniSafe · updated 19 August 202684#2🇬🇷ChaniaSafe · updated 29 July 202684#3🇬🇷ZakynthosSafe · updated 29 July 202683#4🇬🇷ParosSafe · updated 29 July 202683#5🇬🇷NaxosSafe · updated 29 July 202683#6🇬🇷CorfuSafe · updated 29 July 202683#7🇬🇷RhodesSafe · updated 29 July 202683#8🇬🇷KosSafe · updated 29 July 202682#9🇬🇷HeraklionSafe · updated 29 July 202682#10🇬🇷ThessalonikiSafe · updated 29 July 202682#11🇬🇷CreteSafe · updated 19 August 202681#12🇬🇷MykonosSafe · updated 28 July 202675#13🇬🇷AthensSafe · updated 28 August 202674
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03 · Evidence Signals
Greece safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.8 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.3 / 100k | 75 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Greece safety FAQ
Is Greece safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Greece Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Greece averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 August 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 74/100.
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 — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.