Travel Security in Greece

Overview by Globlatrade.net:

Health Precautions

Obligatory Vaccination and Other Recommendations: No vaccinations are required before entering the country. For visitors at high risk of rabies infection, vaccination should be considered. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over six months of age coming from infected areas.
Although Greece is geographically situated in southeast Europe, health precaution measures that apply in this country’s case are the same as those for traveling to Western Europe. Tourists visiting Greece in the summer must keep in mind that the sun radiation and the heat may be very intense.
For Further Information: The American government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Crime: Crime in Greece is the lowest in Europe and Athens is one of the safest large cities in the world. The murder-rate is very low. Most visits to Greece are trouble-free. Nevertheless, theft of documents, money or personal belongings may happen.
Terrorist Risk: Low
Risk of Natural Disaster: Greece is in an active seismic zone. Bush and forest fires often occur during the summer months in Greece (usually June to September), particularly in heavily forested regions.
Traveling Women Conditions: Women travelling alone should have no problems.
For Further Information: The Current Travel Warnings given by the American State Department

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