Embassy of Poland in Athens, Greece; address Kontoleontos 1, 154 52, Psichiko; phone +302106771997. Plus 4 other missions.
Head of mission: Ms. Regina Golemis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Michail D. Kokkinis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. Katerina Aspraki, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Theodoros Kyriakou, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Poland is an appealing destination for some Greek travelers, thanks to its rich cultural history and beautiful landscapes, such as the Tatra Mountains. With 2 million Greeks traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Poland's cities, like Krakow and Warsaw, particularly enticing.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Greece. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Greece's ranking of 32nd. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again safer than Greece, which ranks 40th. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Greece's 0.9. The rates for female murders are also lower in Poland (0.4) than in Greece (0.6). Additionally, when looking at organized crime indices, Poland generally fares better than Greece. For example, Poland has a mafia group index of 2.0 compared to Greece's 3.0, and lower scores in various crime categories, indicating less organized crime activity. Overall, tourists from Greece can feel relatively safe when visiting Poland, as it shows lower crime rates and better safety rankings.