Health & safety: Greece
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Greece?
Athens tap water safe. Islands variable — Mykonos + Santorini bottled preferred.
Food safety in Greece
Excellent. Seafood plentiful.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Mt Olympus (2,917m).
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some West Nile + sporadic malaria in agricultural areas.
Heat risk
Jul-Aug heat waves 40°C+.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Athens hospitals good. Islands limited.