Is English widely spoken in Greece?

Although the official language in Greece and Athens is Greek, English is also widely spoken, so you shouldn't experience any problems when visiting the city. English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city.



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English is quite widely spoken in Greece, particularly among the younger generations and in popular tourist areas. Since English is taught as a second language at school, many Greeks have at least a basic level of understanding. Restaurants and hotels are the most common places you'll find English commonly spoken.

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Most Greeks do speak English, especially in the big cities and in touristic areas (actually there some of the staff may not even be Greek). However, if you plan on moving to Greece knowing the language will be extremely useful.

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Many UK expats already call Crete their home. The northern part of the island with the most populated areas is the most popular for expats, but there are expats living throughout Crete. The cost of shopping in the local markets is very affordable, and consumer goods are competitively priced.

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Stay with us to learn more about the most noticeable English-speaking places in Europe:
  • #1 United Kingdom. 91.1% of regular residents over the age of three speak English (or Welsh in Wales) as their primary language. ...
  • #2 Republic of Ireland. ...
  • #3 Netherlands. ...
  • #4 Iceland. ...
  • #5 Malta. ...
  • #6 Sweden. ...
  • #7 Norway. ...
  • #8 Denmark.


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In the 2023 Expat Insider survey by InterNations, Greece was recognised as a country where settling and finding friends among locals is easy. Among the benefits of living in Greece, expats value its welcoming culture, mild climate and high quality of life.

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There is some basic information you need to know before you visit Santorini. The official language is Greek but the majority of people can hold proper conversations in English and are friendly and eager to help.

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The large majority of immigrants to Greece come from Albania; Albanians constitute 63.7% of the total documented migrant population in Greece, followed by Bulgarians, Georgians, Romanians, Russians, and Ukrainians. Immigrants are employed in construction, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture.

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Almost 4.5 million Britons were registered at Greek entry points, a record number and nearly 3 million more than in 2021. For the first time, UK tourists edged out Germans – who have topped the visitor league tables in Greece for decades – in what some are calling a defiant display of post-pandemic “revenge” tourism.

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