What were some of the dangers of travel in Greece?
According to Moutopoulos, travelers should: Keep their belongings safe. Be careful of pickpockets when using public transportation in Athens. Avoid neighborhoods with a bad reputation after midnight.
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Petty crime and theft are serious issues in tourist areas and on buses and trains. Pickpocketing, bag snatching, and slashing luggage to steal belongings are common. Pay close attention to your belongings. Terrorist attacks have occurred at or near popular tourist areas in central Athens.
The most widespread crimes to affect Greece are human trafficking, people smuggling and drug crime. A number of global organized crime groups operate these trafficking rings in Greece, engaging also in large-scale theft - particularly works of art - and financial crime.
Areas to Avoid in GreeceIf there is rioting for any reason, these are the areas to avoid: Downtown metropolitan areas: These areas are often the site of protests. In Athens, avoid the area around Syntagma Square, Panepistimou, and Embassy Row. Unfortunately, this also includes some of Athens' finest hotels.
Although it is only about the size of England or the US state of Alabama, Greece's island groups and mountainous mainland can make travel within the country more complex than you might expect. Most travelers will fly into Athens, Greece's largest city and the best jumping-off point to other parts of the country.
Getting Around the Greek IslandsTraveling by ferry makes island hopping simple, especially if you're staying within one archipelago. In the Cyclades Islands, Seajets is the high-speed ferry, though travelers can find all options (including less expensive ferries) via Greek Ferries.