Where is the safest place to travel in Greece?

[greggd12]

I've been wanting to visit Greece for so long, but I'm a bit paranoid of traveling since I don't go very often. What's the safest place to visit in Greece? I'm scared of being robbed and stolen from in very touristy areas.

 

[kcixcy]

The safest places in Greece are usually smaller islands. Although, these islands don't have very much security or police… so that's also something to think about.

 

[mastichas09]

In my experience, Santorini was super safe. I never felt like I was in danger, probably because there were so many people around. It is true thought that smaller islands don't have a big police force. The only thing I would be very aware of is pickpocketing. Other than that, I would say that Greece does not have a very high chance of crime.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Definitely be careful of pickpocketing but just secure your wallet. Never put it in your back pocket, always keep it in the front of your body or in a cross body purse. This should be done no matter where you are. Everywhere I have ever been in Greece has been perfectly safe!

 

[Joni T.]

I've been wanting to visit Greece for so long, but I'm a bit paranoid of traveling since I don't go very often. What's the safest place to visit in Greece? I'm scared of being robbed and stolen from in very touristy areas.

I've felt safe on the islands we visited. I had a body purse under my clothing for cash, and I had a criss cross pocketbook. It was in Athens I felt as though I needed to beware of pickpockets. In fact when we were in Greece, a lot of the Greeks were remarking how violent the US appears to be....they couldn't fathom it.