Greece Travel Advice

Visitors should expect regular strikes. These are sometimes called at short notice and can cause disruption to public transport in and out of Greece (including air travel and ports). See Safety and Security - Local Travel - Major Pre-Planned Strikes and Demonstrations for more information, and refer to local media reports for updates.

Demonstrations regularly take place around Syntagma Square in central Athens. Demonstrations have also taken place in a limited number of other towns and cities. You should avoid demonstrations and protests and observe instructions and advice given by local security authorities. Violent incidents have occurred at and in the margins of such protests. Tear gas can be used. See Safety and Security - Local Travel - Major Pre-Planned Strikes and Demonstrations and Safety and Security - Political Situation.

There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

Calling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece will automatically transfer you to the Greek emergency services.

Around 2.335 million British nationals visit Greece every year (Source: Civil Aviation Authority). Most visits are trouble-free but you should maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. If you need to contact the emergency services in Greece call 112.

Maintain high standards of public behaviour in Greece. The Greek police will not accept rowdy or indecent behaviour, especially where excessive alcohol consumption is involved. Greek courts impose heavy fines or prison sentences on people who behave indecently.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

Source: Foreign & Commonwealth Office