Embassy of Greece in Tel Aviv, Israel; address 3 Daniel Frisch, Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +97236953060. Head of mission: Mr. Kyriakos Loukakis. Plus 2 other…
Head of mission: Mr. Kyriakos Loukakis, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Greece, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Dimitrios Angelosopoulos, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Greece, 30 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Konstantinos Zinovios, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Greece is an appealing destination for Israeli travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful islands, and diverse landscapes. With 3 million Israelis traveling abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Greece for their vacations.
Greece is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Greece ranks 40th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety compared to Israel, which ranks 152nd. In terms of crime statistics, Greece has a lower murder rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to Israel's rate of 1.9. Both countries have the same female murder rate of 0.6. When looking at organized crime, Greece shows a higher level of state crime (7.5) and crime networks (6.5) compared to Israel (5.0 and 4.0, respectively). However, Greece has a lower score for mafia groups (3.0) compared to Israel (5.5). Overall, while there are some concerns regarding organized crime in Greece, it is still considered a safer option for tourists compared to Israel. Travelers should always exercise standard safety precautions while visiting any foreign country.