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Is it safe to travel alone in Greece?

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d_kakavouli

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I'm a 22 year old woman and even though my family is Greek I haven't traveled to Greece alone. I'd love to go on a solo trip this year around the islands. Do any women have experience traveling to Greece alone? I'm a bit scared to try it out for the first time
 
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I would say it's quite safe. It's more dangerous in places like Athens or Thessaloniki, especially at night. If you're going to the islands I wound't worry. Just keep an eye out and try your best to stay in areas with other people! Stay safe and good luck :)
 
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I would feel perfectly safe traveling to Greece by myself, but one has to be smart. Watch out for petty crime (pickpockets) in the cities, but as long as you are smart about your purse and personal belongings, you should be fine. I know someone who had his wallet in his back pocket and he didn't even notice that they took it. For the most part, people are kind and will look out for you. If you stay in a resort on an island like Crete, you'll feel pretty safe there. It's also pretty common to meet people. Don't be surprised if people ask you to join them for dinner, that kind of thing. My experiences in Greece have shown me that people are really friendly and nice.
 
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