Is it safe to travel to Greece? Travel advice for Athens, Lesbos, Kos and more
GREECE and the surrounding islands have always been a popular holiday destination for many British sun seekers, but with recent protests is it still safe to visit?
The ancient city of Athens, the historical Lesbos and the party island of Kos have seen millions of holidaymakers over the past few years, but how dangerous are they now?
Is it safe to travel to Greece?
In September 2016 a petrol bomb sparked violence in Athens.
A warning was given 25 minutes before the explosion, allowing police to evacuate the area.
But Greece has been experiencing civil unrest due to economic and political over the past few years and there have been a number of demonstrations since.
These primarily take place in Athens, in particular Syntagma and Omonia Square. Due to these demonstrations, tourists have been warned there is some risk to their security.
If you are going to travel to Greece has advised holidaymakers to "avoid all demonstrations and follow the advice given by local security authorities".
What is the latest advice on travelling to Lesbos, Kos and other islands?
According to the site: "There has been a dramatic increase in the number of migrants and refugees arriving on Greek islands.
"The British Embassy is keeping the situation under review, but at present there are no reports of any specific risks to British nationals visiting these islands or at border crossing points."
However, the Greek authorities have enhanced border security but if you do experience any issues, emergency services number in Greece is 112.
And if you ring 999 on a UK mobile you will instantly be transferred to the Greek emergency services.
