Safety
There is a safety risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks
and visitors are urged to be vigilant in public places, including
tourist sites. The bombs that exploded in central Athens outside a
police station on 5 May 2004 were not targeted at tourists, but
visitors could be caught up accidentally in such incidents. Greece
is otherwise considered a safe destination, but the height of the
tourist season does usually see an increase in petty theft cases,
particularly in crowded areas. Visitors are advised not to carry
valuables on them. Violent crime is infrequent, but there have been
incidents on some Greek islands and lone visitors are advised not
to accept lifts from strangers.
