In light of its current economic woes, is it a good time to travel to Greece?

[GeorgeJGarcia]

How does its deficit with the European Union affect travel for Americans? Is Greece travel cheaper than in recent years?

[PaulWMize]

risk of riots and anal attacks

many poutarokas hope you in Omonia Cattle, dont take them, 99% risk of HIV

beaches are victims of pollution... our sea have fish with 3 and 4 eyes

[Dale]

Every evening I go in the neighborhood at Why Not Cafe down the Docks. Grek boys are offering themselves to us, Albanian workers. They beg: Lets play marmango, sir. (Marmango is Grek national gay dance.)

[FalconTrainer]

It is. But beware of the dreaded marmango. Just offer them vaseline and they'll leave you alone.

[Eli]

Prices have gone up a lot because of the crisis. Check out northern-Greece, which is off the tourist track and probably a bit cheaper.

[JackSHansen]

Not very safe after the recent riots. Protests and strikes, chaos and anarchy !

[AmosJAllen]

The prices are lower right now then last year, you can find cheaper hotels if you are searching more. There are still some very expensive islands like Corfu, Santorini (but also being the most beautiful). So you can go on an island for 4-5 days, you'll enjoy it. Try finding some attractions before going there, so that you won't lose time on places you don't really have to visit. Good luck!

[James.R.Gebo]

Since Friday, 23th of April, Greece is officially in bankruptcy !!

[TiffanyJChen]

riots and such things do not happen every day and do not happen in greek holiday destinations :S

well, it's a good idea to check northern greece as it is very beautiful but a few people know it.
and there are still some aegean islands which are not that expensive, such as ios and sikinos, but they are very beautiful !!

you're gonna love greece im sure ;D

[Egbert]

Official US Embassy report :

The U.S. Government remains deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. Like other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement for free cross-border movement, Greece’s open borders with its European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering/exiting the country with anonymity. As the first entry point into Schengen from points south and east, Greece’s long coastline and many islands also heighten the possibility that foreign-based terrorists might try to exploit Greece’s borders. Domestic terrorist organizations such as Revolutionary Struggle and “Sect of Revolutionaries” have become increasingly active against both domestic and foreign targets in Greece. Recent attacks and attempted attacks have included the use of Molotov cocktails (gasoline bombs), small arms and rifle fire, and improvised explosive devices, the largest being a 50-kilo car bomb which failed to detonate before the police arrived. The Greek police forces, other Greek governmental agencies, private American and Greek businesses, and the United States Embassy have been attacked in the last three years. Recent actions indicate that the perpetrators are indiscriminate. The risk of “being in the wrong place at the wrong time” in the event of a terrorist action is a concern for residents and visitors. U.S. tourists or residents in Greece should remain vigilant, exercise caution, and monitor local developments. Some current terrorist organizations are aligned with the ideology of the older Marxist terrorist group November 17 (N17) which targeted Greek businessmen and officials, as well as officials from NATO countries in Greece, from the mid-1970s until the early part of this decade. N17 terrorists murdered 23 people, including five U.S. Government employees. Strikes and demonstrations are a regular occurrence. Greece is a stable democracy and these activities for the most part are orderly and lawful. However, a wave of incidents started when a teenager was shot and killed in an encounter with the police in December 2008. Incidents occurred throughout Greece, but the primary sources of violence were in Athens and Thessaloniki, Protestors there engaged in violent confrontations with the police and carried out destructive vandalism and rioting in localized areas, some of which are areas frequented by tourists, injuring numerous police officers. Riot control procedures often include the use of tear gas. Visitors should keep abreast of news about demonstrations from local news sources and hotel security. When there are demonstrations, visitors should be aware of and avoid places where demonstrators frequently congregate, such as the Polytechnic University area, Exarchia, Omonia, and Syntagma Squares in Athens, and Aristotle Square in Thessaloniki. The Omonia and Exharchia areas of Athens are at particular risk for crime and politically-motivated violence; U.S. Embassy personnel and their families have been urged strongly to avoid these areas between 9 pm and dawn.

[BettyBCole]

No, it is high time you left !

[pvacations]

I dont think its a good time. You probably should wait for sometime. I believe it would full of risk if you visit there now.

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