Europe
Solo travel in Greece
4/5English level
Solo travel in Greece
Islands, ancient sites and a relaxed café culture, with easy ferries and a digital nomad visa. Summers are hot and crowded, and many island businesses close from November to April. The easiest place to start is Athens.
Best places in Greece for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 5/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Chania | 5/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
| Crete | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
| Rhodes | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Corfu | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Thessaloniki | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Naxos | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Very friendly |
| Paros | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Very friendly |
| Zakynthos | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Meteora | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Ios | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Lefkada | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Nafplio | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Hydra | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Peloponnese | 4/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Thassos | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Santorini | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Mykonos | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere | Friendly |
| Milos | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Kos | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Kefalonia | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Halkidiki | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
| Skiathos | 3/5 | Widely spoken | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ministry of Migration and Asylum
- Visit Greece (Greek National Tourism Organisation)
- Hellenic Train
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- World Bank open data
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