UK government issues new travel advice for LGBTQ+ visitors to Greece

The UK goverment has issued travel warnings for LGBTQ+ visitors to Greece (Image: Vecteezy)

The Foreign Office has issued new travel advice for LGBTQ+ travellers to Greece, despite the country recently legalising same-sex marriage.

In an update published last month on the UK government’s foreign travel advice pages (via PinkNews), it warned that same-sex couples could experience discrimination in certain parts of Greece.

The advice states: “Public attitudes towards same-sex sexual activity vary throughout the country; showing affection in public by same-sex couples may be frowned upon, especially in rural areas.”

It continues: “Attitudes are generally much more welcoming in Athens and on many Greek islands, particularly on Lesvos, Mykonos and Skiathos. See our information and advice page for the LGBT+ community before you travel.

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