Embassy of Greece in Sofia, Bulgaria; address 33 San Stefano Str, 1504, Sofia; phone +35928433085. Head of mission: Mr. Alexios Marios Lymberopoulos. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Mr. Alexios Marios Lymberopoulos, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Athanasios Kallidopoulos, Consul General (as of 2015)
Greece is a highly appealing destination for many Bulgarian visitors, thanks to its stunning islands, rich cultural heritage, and diverse landscapes. With 4.1 million Bulgarians traveling abroad annually, a significant number are likely to choose Greece for their vacations.
Greece is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Bulgaria. However, safety rankings indicate that Bulgaria is safer in certain aspects. Greece ranks 32nd out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, compared to Bulgaria's 21st position. In terms of overall safety, Greece is ranked 40th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, while Bulgaria ranks 26th. Regarding murder rates, Greece has a lower rate (0.9 per 100,000) compared to Bulgaria (1.3 per 100,000). For female murders, Greece also has a lower rate (0.6) than Bulgaria (0.8). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Bulgaria has higher indices for crime networks and state crime, but Greece has a better score for mafia groups and certain types of crime, such as flora crime. Overall, while Greece is relatively safe, tourists should remain aware of their surroundings, especially when walking alone at night.