Embassy of Libya in Athens, Greece; address 13 rue Vyronos, 154 52, Psichiko; phone +2106718347.
Libya offers a unique and under-explored tourism experience, characterized by its diverse landscapes, rich historical sites, and beautiful Mediterranean coastline. While the tourism infrastructure is still developing, it could attract a segment of the 2 million Greeks who travel abroad annually, making it a potentially appealing destination for some visitors from Greece.
Libya is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Greece. Greece ranks 40th in safety among European countries, while Libya is ranked 126th out of 160 countries according to the Global Peace Index. Although specific crime statistics for Libya are not available, Greece has a low murder rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people, while Libya's rate is not reported. The Global Organized Crime Index further highlights the disparity: Greece has a mafia group index of 3.0, whereas Libya's is significantly higher at 8.0. Other crime indices also show that Libya faces serious challenges, including high levels of human trafficking (index of 9.5) and arms trafficking (index of 9.5), compared to Greece's much lower scores. In summary, due to the higher crime rates and instability, tourists from Greece should exercise caution and consider the safety risks before traveling to Libya.