Greece is considered a very safe country by multiple government agencies around the world.
Pickpocketing can happen in Greece, especially in busy tourist areas, but it’s not the main threat travelers should be concerned about.
In recent years, extreme heatwaves have become a serious safety issue across the country. Rising global temperatures have led to increasingly hot summers, with Greece and other parts of southern Europe regularly experiencing record-breaking heat. These intense conditions have, at times, proven deadly for tourists caught unprepared.
Chania, on the island of Crete, for instance, recently saw its highest recorded temperature at 112.1°F (44.5°C). Meanwhile, strong, dry winds during these heatwaves often spark wildfires,
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