ATHENS

                

             IS ATHENS SAFE? AREAS TO AVOID AND OTHER WARNINGS

The capital of Greece is also home of ancient world treasures, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Adriano’s Arch, and Poseidon’s Temple at Sounion Bay.

 

Athens is full of all the beauty that comes with many ruins and antiquities, many of them dating back to the 5^th century BC, which puts modern times into proper perspective.  Athens has model marvels to show such as ancient, Byzantine, and modern buildings plus the inviting Mediterranean climate, so it can be visited any time of the year.

 

But some tourists wonder: “Is Athens safe to visit?” especially since covid 19 has struck mankind and since Europe has been, occasionally, struck by terrorists. 

 

COVID 19 cases are fewer these last few days in Greece, but we must be cautious.  As for terrorism in Athens is not included on the lengthy list of the world's most dangerous cities such as Tampa, New York, Santiago, London, Dublin, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Delhi, Melbourne, Beijing, Queensland, and Wellington.

 

Places to avoid in Athens are Omonia, Exarchia, Vathi, and Kolokotroni squares, which have high crime rates, that should be avoided altogether.  These areas of Athens can be dangerous because they are frequented by anarchist groups as well as drug dealers like many other large cities in the world.

 

The northern suburbs of Athens and the Kolonaki area are quite safe to visit or live in. 

PLEASE DO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID - 19 SO THAT YOUR BELOVED FAMILIES, FRIENDS, THE WORLD AND YOU WILL REMAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE DESPITE THE PANIC OF THE OMICRON VARIANT.