Embassy of Greece in Dublin, Ireland; address 1 Upper Pembroke Street, D02 V250; phone +35316767254. Head of mission: Mr. Georgios Stujanopoulo.
Head of mission: Mr. Georgios Stujanopoulo, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Greece, 30 Nov 2024)
Greece is an appealing destination for many Irish visitors, thanks to its stunning islands, rich cultural history, and diverse landscapes. With 2.3 million Irish traveling abroad annually, a notable portion may find Greece an attractive option for their travels.
Greece is generally safe for tourists from Ireland, though there are some differences in safety rankings. According to a safety ranking for walking alone at night, Greece is 32nd out of 40 countries, while Ireland ranks 35th, indicating similar levels of safety in this regard. In terms of overall safety, the Global Peace Index ranks Greece 40th out of 160 countries, compared to Ireland's high ranking of 2nd. When looking at murder rates, Greece has a rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people, while Ireland's rate is significantly lower at 0.4. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Greece at 0.6 and Ireland at 0.3. In organized crime indices, Greece shows some challenges, particularly in areas like state crime (7.5) and human smuggling (7.5), compared to Ireland's lower scores in these categories (3.0 and 4.0, respectively). However, Greece has a better score for mafia groups (3.0) compared to Ireland (6.0). Overall, while Greece may present some safety concerns, especially in specific crime areas, it remains a popular destination for Irish tourists, and with standard precautions, visitors can enjoy their stay safely.