{"id":13931,"date":"2023-10-09T12:39:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=13931"},"modified":"2025-03-20T06:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T10:29:45","slug":"is-athens-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe","title":{"rendered":"Is Athens Safe To Visit? Hear A Local\u2019s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the cradle of Western civilization, Athens is a dream destination for the millions of tourists who visit every year with the mighty Acropolis, the Museum of Archeology, the fantastic food and food tour scene and historic gems high up on any bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you book your vacation, you may be wondering if there&#8217;s <strong>any precautions you should take when visiting the Greek capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read along as we dive in and answer the simple question: <strong>Is Athens safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Exploring ancient sites in Athens, Greece before the crowds arrive\" class=\"wp-image-12371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_pristine_01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Is Athens safe? The short answer: yes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Is_Athens_safe_An_overview\" title=\"Is Athens safe?: An overview\">Is Athens safe?: An overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#How_to_travel_safely_in_Athens_Tips_and_guidance\" title=\"How to travel safely in Athens: Tips and guidance&nbsp;\">How to travel safely in Athens: Tips and guidance&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Petty_theft_in_Athens\" title=\"Petty theft in Athens\">Petty theft in Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Scams_in_Athens\" title=\"Scams in Athens\">Scams in Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Terrorism_in_Athens\" title=\"Terrorism in Athens\">Terrorism in Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Heatwaves_in_Athens\" title=\"Heatwaves in Athens\">Heatwaves in Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Solo_Female_Travelers_in_Athens\" title=\"Solo Female Travelers in Athens\">Solo Female Travelers in Athens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#LGBTQ_in_Athens\" title=\"LGBTQ+ in Athens\">LGBTQ+ in Athens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/is-athens-safe\/#Is_Athens_safe_Final_thoughts\" title=\"Is Athens safe?: Final thoughts\">Is Athens safe?: Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Athens_safe_An_overview\"><\/span>Is Athens safe?: An overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, yes it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though aesthetically, its edginess is more instantaneously noticeable than some of its European counterparts, it is actually widely considered to be much safer than a lot of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, <strong>no city is without its crime<\/strong> but providing you deploy the same common sense as anywhere else you may travel, you\u2019ll find that beneath the grit, the history-rich Athens is very safe for tourists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States travel advice service has <strong>Greece in general very low down at Level One recommending visitors merely \u201cExercise Normal Precautions\u201d<\/strong> and according to the website, Travel Safe, \u201cAthens is considered a very safe city.\u201d On Numbeo which rates cities on safety from 1 to 100, Athens comes out at 43.96, which is a pretty modest score for a big city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the city&#8217;s major attractions have plenty of people around, including security.  But of course, where there are tourists, there are scammers, pickpockets, etc. Here\u2019s what you should know about safety in Athens when exploring this vibrant yet underrated European capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/datingjungle-455AlvZ-H_c-unsplashresize-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A small restaurant patio situated along a small set of stairs, on a small street in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-13065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/datingjungle-455AlvZ-H_c-unsplashresize-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/datingjungle-455AlvZ-H_c-unsplashresize-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/datingjungle-455AlvZ-H_c-unsplashresize-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/datingjungle-455AlvZ-H_c-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crowds and chaos are typical in any major city, and Athens is no exception. However, Athens is generally considered a safe city. Photo credit: Datingjungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_safely_in_Athens_Tips_and_guidance\"><\/span>How to travel safely in Athens: Tips and guidance&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petty_theft_in_Athens\"><\/span>Petty theft in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most destinations that attract millions of international guests, the most common crime visitors fall victim to is pickpocketing. And Athens is not without its share of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In crowded places around tourist sights, on buses and on the metro, <strong>be vigilant and wear your bag in a secure manner.<\/strong> Don\u2019t leave your phone or other valuables in plain sight on the table outside of cafes or bars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also <strong>be aware of bag-snatching <\/strong>which is most likely around banks and ATMs (for obvious reasons). Mind you, it\u2019s very easy to pay by card in Athens these days so there should be little need to withdraw huge stacks of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s tip<\/strong>: The Acropolis is one of the most visited places in the world. Unfortunately, these large crowds also attract tons of thieves looking to pick pockets or steal the bags of distracted tourists. To avoid problems and see this world-renowned landmark without hassles, check out our 9<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/visiting-the-acropolis-tips\"> Tips for Visiting the Acropolis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scams_in_Athens\"><\/span>Scams in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scams are common in European capitals, but don&#8217;t worry too much; they&#8217;re easy to avoid if you know what to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few you may encounter on your adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The friendship bracelet: <\/strong>Approached with a big smile and a genial greeting, you may be offered a friendship bracelet, for free, to welcome you to the city. Then once your newfound buddy has looped it over your wrist, the free bracelet suddenly isn\u2019t so free anymore. No need to be rude or aggressive, just firmly say no and move on without touching the bracelet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The broken camera: <\/strong>Most people are friendly by nature and when asked to take a photo for someone, we most likely say yes. Right? But in this scam in Athens, as the camera gets passed over, there is a fumble, it falls to the ground where it breaks and your &#8220;fellow traveler&#8221; blames you, demanding money for a replacement. We always try to promote connection when visiting new countries but if you\u2019re unsure, just politely decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boris-dunand-pQHi9BvbTls-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"girl taking a picture\" class=\"wp-image-13938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boris-dunand-pQHi9BvbTls-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boris-dunand-pQHi9BvbTls-unsplashres-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boris-dunand-pQHi9BvbTls-unsplashres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boris-dunand-pQHi9BvbTls-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Be mindful of less common scams in Athens, like being blamed for &#8220;breaking&#8221; someone&#8217;s camera. Photo credit: Boris Dunand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The charity petition: <\/strong>You may be approached by somebody with a clipboard, often claiming to be from a charity for the deaf, adorned with some sort of faux identification and always asking if you\u2019ll sign a petition. You\u2019ll likely be asked for a donation for this sham charity or occasionally even pickpocketed under the clipboard as you sign your name. Again, a polite decline should do it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The street game: <\/strong>A group of random strangers are huddled around a person offering a cash prize if players can guess which cup a ball is hidden under after the identical cups have been shuffled around. People are winning, so this may be the real deal.<br><br>But these are not random strangers and the person bagging the euros for their correct guesses is in cahoots with the scammer. This is one game you are never going to win so just walk on by.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Taxi scams: <\/strong>We must make it clear that most taxi drivers in Athens are honest people doing an honest job. But similarly to most cities, there are those who will literally take tourists for a ride.<br><br>Rather than taking the scenic route or ending up at an overpriced, low-quality restaurant where the driver gets a kickback, only use taxis with meters and agree on a price before getting on, while being firm on your desired destination.<br><br>Uber is available but be aware it will still use the local yellow taxis (but you can see the cost ahead of booking). Most locals use FREE NOW, which even allows you to pre-book. This would be our pick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/markus-winkler-U0zpk5l7FpE-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"taxi in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-13935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/markus-winkler-U0zpk5l7FpE-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/markus-winkler-U0zpk5l7FpE-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/markus-winkler-U0zpk5l7FpE-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/markus-winkler-U0zpk5l7FpE-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Be careful of common scams in Athens. Photo credit: Markus Winkler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terrorism_in_Athens\"><\/span>Terrorism in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an ongoing global threat of terrorism. However, Athens is not considered to be a high-risk city. While incidents pertaining to terrorism in Athens have occurred, they are usually targeted at government buildings and rarely impact tourists. As always, just be vigilant and take any official warnings seriously.<br><br><strong>Insider\u2019s Tip: <\/strong>The Greek people are lovers of liberty and as such, there are often protests and demonstrations around Athens. Most of these would be unlikely to disrupt your visit but <strong>they are worth being aware of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sarin-aventisian-xet98kTpZqw-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"protesters in the street holding signs\" class=\"wp-image-13939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sarin-aventisian-xet98kTpZqw-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sarin-aventisian-xet98kTpZqw-unsplashres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sarin-aventisian-xet98kTpZqw-unsplashres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sarin-aventisian-xet98kTpZqw-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Protests and demonstrations frequently take place in Athens. Photo credit: Sarin Aventisian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heatwaves_in_Athens\"><\/span>Heatwaves in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Athens has always been hot in summer but in recent times, the rising temperatures have seen some catastrophic wildfires erupt just outside of Athens. Again, follow official instructions to remain safe in Athens during these times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, during a heatwave, wear light clothing, keep hydrated, and take things slow. Do as the locals do\u2014<strong>there\u2019s no need to rush around at breakneck speed!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Athens-Stock-Photo-2-feta-olive-beer-web-size-1200px-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Greek table with feta cheese, a plate of olives, and a frosty beer\" class=\"wp-image-12398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Athens-Stock-Photo-2-feta-olive-beer-web-size-1200px-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Athens-Stock-Photo-2-feta-olive-beer-web-size-1200px-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Athens-Stock-Photo-2-feta-olive-beer-web-size-1200px-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Athens-Stock-Photo-2-feta-olive-beer-web-size-1200px.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beat the heat in Athens by taking a break for a beer and some snacks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveler&#8217;s tip: If you find yourself in the middle of one of the city&#8217;s sweltering heatwaves, check out our recommendations for taking a day trip to one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/7-amazing-beaches-near-athens-for-a-relaxing-day-trip\">7 amazing beaches near Athens<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo_Female_Travelers_in_Athens\"><\/span>Solo Female Travelers in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the caveat of using the same common sense you\u2019d use elsewhere and trusting your instincts, Athens is generally considered a very safe city for solo women travelers with very low rates of crimes against foreign females.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guide explains the Parthenon to visitors in Athens, Greece\" class=\"wp-image-12383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/walks_athens_day_01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women can typically explore Athens, and Greece, without major safety concerns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5047ec85 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LGBTQ_in_Athens\"><\/span>LGBTQ+ in Athens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Queer culture has a history in Athens dating all the way back to the classical era, with Sappho and Plato (at least, for a time) openly enjoying same-sex relations and then writing about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Greece in general has had some more conservative eras like much of Europe, <strong>it&#8217;s considered to be one of the most gay-friendly destinations to visit on the continent.<\/strong> Athens, its liberal capital, is no exception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a large local LGBTQ+ population and some areas that are especially welcoming including Gazi and Psiri&nbsp; with plenty of bars, cafes and hotels catering to a queer clientele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stavrialena-gontzou-68y-oRxeY_Y-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"multicolored striped flag waving in the air\" class=\"wp-image-13942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stavrialena-gontzou-68y-oRxeY_Y-unsplashres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stavrialena-gontzou-68y-oRxeY_Y-unsplashres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stavrialena-gontzou-68y-oRxeY_Y-unsplashres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/stavrialena-gontzou-68y-oRxeY_Y-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A moment of pride and activism at Athens Pride 2019. 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