Sex in Greece

There are a lot of preconceptions of the Greek nation, some of which are true and others are pure myth. Greece’s sex scene is a mix of ancient permissiveness and famously low prices.

Made up of thousands of Islands in the Ionian and Aegean Seas, this sun-kissed nation offers everything from legal brothels and cheeky “studios” in Athens to clothing-optional beaches and a vibrant LGBTQ nightlife. In 2025, Greece ranks as a budget-friendly destination for sex tourists – you can find full service for as low as €15-20 in some Athenian brothels, making it one of the cheapest on the continent.

Don’t let the bargain prices fool you – the quality runs the gamut from dodgy dive brothels to high-end escorts and glitzy strip clubs. Culturally, Greeks straddles a mix of tradition and modernity: the Orthodox Church might preach chastity… but Athens and Mykonos party like there’s no tomorrow.

Prostitution Laws In Greece

Greece is one of the few European nations to offer legal and regulated prostitution, and yet that doesn’t make the sex work landscape any less complicated.

The law allows sex work from age 18, but it requires workers to register with local authorities and carry a health card updated every two weeks. Brothels must obtain permits – a rule largely ignored in practice.

In fact, Athens has nearly 800 brothels but only single-digit permits (literally 8 legal brothels vs ~790 illegals in one survey!).

Brothels can’t be near schools or churches, a nearly impossible condition in dense cities. Due to the various technicalities, many of these venues end up operating illegally. A lit small lamp above a door often signals a brothel – the old red lantern tradition persists!

Street prostitution is illegal (officially), and pimping/trafficking carry heavy penalties.

Authorities tend to turn a blind eye to unlicensed brothels as a “social service” for lonely souls, but crackdowns happen if neighbours complain or in anti-trafficking stings.

The latter of which is a serious problem in Greece, Trafficking is a serious issue, with NGOs estimating 13,000+ trafficking victims in the country at any time.

Escort Industry

The Greek escort scene thrives mostly in major cities and islands during the popular tourist season. 

Independent escorts and agencies can operate legally (solicitation itself isn’t a crime, but it has to be discreet). Many escorts in Athens are foreign (Eastern European) – locals joke you’re more likely to meet a Natalia from Ukraine than a Nikoleta from Crete.

Punter forums estimate 90% of escort providers in Athens are actually from Eastern Europe.

That’s probably a little high, but there’s no disputing the overall trend.

Where do Greeks mix and mingle with escorts?

Websites like FindGirls.gr, DreamGirls and HellasLadies are hugely popular, basically lists of freelance escorts and call-girls.

You can see from the number breakdown on HellasGirls (pic below) that the industry is heavily-skewed towards Athens.

Well over 40% of Greek escorts are based in the capital.

Likewise, most of the major European-wide directories have coverage in Greece, with Athens the central hub.

Johns can expect to pay around €100-€150/hour for a GFE (Girlfriend Experience) with a mid-range freelancer, and €200+ for elite or tourist-targeted escorts.

A few Athens-based agencies cater to business travelers at the higher end of the scale; they advertise on Twitter or local adult forums (e.g., Bourdela.com).

Quick half-hour incalls can be found for €50-€80 if you venture to their apartment or “studios.”

Agencies charge more, often €150+ per hour, but are less of a PITA to deal with for tourists.

On the bargain end, some sex workers hurt by the economic crisis offer half-hour sessions as low as €30-50 via online classifieds, but caveat emptor – quality varies widely. Greece’s notorious austerity even created cases of quickies for €5-10 in dire situations​ (“sex for the the price of a sandwich“), though you won’t find those in any glossy directory.

And Greece’s economy is thankfully on the mend.

“A sandwich and a bag of crisps, then?!”

Brothels

Brothels – colloquially “bourdela” – are Greece’s budget option and have been a fixture over here for years.

They operate semi-openly in designated areas. A typical Greek brothel is a simple setup: a madam at the door, a lineup of 1-3 girls, and a spartan room in the back. Sessions are usually 15-20 minutes. It’s wham-bam, thank you ma’am – the fast food of sex.

Athens has two famous red-light zones packed with brothels: Filis Street in the neighborhood of Agios Panteleimonas, and the Metaxourgio area (near Iasonos Street).

In these areas, you’ll stroll past many modest houses with a small white or pink light above the door – each is a brothel. Ring the bell, and the madam will usher you in for the lineup. Other cities like Thessaloniki have smaller red-light streets or scattered brothels (often on the outskirts or industrial areas).

Greece is famously cheap for brothel sex. As of 2025:

• Quickies: €15-20 for one session (typically 10-15 minutes, one pop). This is the standard in places like Filis St.. Some Filis brothels charge €10 during daytime or for quick oral-only deals – yes, believe it or not! Practically the price of a gyro pita!

• Higher-end brothels (“Studios”): These fancier venues charge €40-60 per session, but offer nicer rooms, air con (much appreciated), and generally a more attractive lineup. Studios often include a shower and a less rushed experience. Most will advertise extra services (like role-play or fetish) at upsell prices up to €80-100.

• Extras: Most basic brothels keep it straight: FS and maybe a brief covered oral. Don’t expect kissing or anything “fancy” at €20. Some will upsell “special” services (anal, CIM, etc.) for €10-20 extra, again… insanely cheap, but it depends on the girl.

In studios, a full “premium package” (PSE porn-star experience) might reach €100+.

The Filis area brothels historically tried to keep a “Greek only” vibe, even charging double the price of Metaxourgio to deter migrant clients.

Meanwhile, just a kilometer away in Metaxourgio, you find brothels at half-price welcoming all. It’s a quirky example of pricing used as informal discrimination via the market. For punters, it means if you’re on a budget, hit the Metaxourgio spots – same action for cheaper. Filis houses charge more (around €20) but locals claim the women tend to be more attractive there – as always, YMMV.

Outside Athens, brothels exist in Patras, Heraklion and Larissa, but mostly restricted to industrial zones due to the licensing rules. They’re typically €20 flat. Don;t expect ‘luxury’ in any of these!

Massage Parlours

Prostitution laws do not allow unlicensed brothels, so any “massage” shop you see offering sexual services is either heroically bad at marketing… or operating illegally. We know where our money is!

If you see a neon sign for “Thai Massage” in tourist areas, chances are it’s legit therapeutic. The erotic ones will advertise more subtly (or on adult forums) and they’re normally located on upper floors of buildings for privacy.

A typical erotic massage in Greece might start as a normal rubdown and end with a happy ending or full service. Always clarify with the masseuse what’s on the menu to avoid the embarrassment and awkwardness of departing with your tail between your legs.

Some places employ only massage girls who’ll do HJ or BJ, but in reality… full sex happens at many (at that point it’s basically a brothel with a table). Expect to pay €30-50 for a 30-minute “massage” and then tip extra €20-50 for sexual services depending on what you negotiate. For example, a half-hour massage plus happy ending might total €50. Full service with massage could be €70-100.

The advantage is you get a massage out of it – useful if you need to soothe a wrecked body from climbing the Acropolis, right?!

Sex Clubs

Greece doesn’t go in for the FKK sauna lifestyle (common in Germany and Austria), but it does have its fair share of strip clubs and swinger venues. Especially in Athens.

Along Syngrou Avenue (a major thoroughfare) are a few of Athens’ strip joints. 

Empire Gentleman’s Club (Syngrou 130) and Alcatraz Club (Syngrou 101) are two of the better known titty bars.

Entry is usually €10-20 with a drink, but watch out for pricey drinks if a dancer joins you – that €20 cocktail isn’t for her throat’s hydration, it’s for the club’s profit. Private dances go for €20-30 per song. Full contact or take-out is not guaranteed – some dancers freelance after hours, but it’s by no means a given right.

Greece doesn’t really do Amsterdam-style live sex shows. You might find obscure adult theaters in Athens screening porn films (a very retro experience, frequented by older gents).

In tourist traps like the Mykonos clubs, you might get some eyebrow-raising simulated sex, or kinky themed nights… nothing too hardcore.

Truth be told, you’re more like to catch drunk British tourists fucking on the beach.

While the country might not have many sex clubs, it does have a kink scene. We recently reported on the Femdom Gala returning to Athens in 2025. Hosted in a sprawling dungeon compound, this is sure to attract… an interesting crowd!

Notable Red Light Districts

Greece’s red-light areas are well-known by the locals:

• Athens – Filis Street (Agios Panteleimonas): The epicenter of classic Greek brothels. It’s basically just a long street with surrounding alleys, lined with small one-story or basement brothels​. Sketchy at night (gritty urban feel, graffiti, etc.), but it’s ground zero for cheap sex. Where else in Europe can you sample such an old-school brothel district at €15 a go?
• Athens – Metaxourgio (Iasonos & Achilleos Streets): Another cluster of brothels, including many “studios.” The area is slightly less rundown than Filis. Spot the derelict buildings with lights on and you’ve probably spotted an active brothel. Lower prices on average.
• Athens – Omonia Square vicinity: Around Omonia and Syngrou Avenue you’ll find streetwalkers late at night despite the ban, including trans sex workers. Omonia Park and some side streets have a reputation for transgender and male prostitution strolls. Lots of crime around here, best avoided.
• Thessaloniki – Vilka area: Near the old railway station, a few marked buildings serve as brothels. Also near 26th Oktober Street on the western side – it’s an open secret red-light zone for the city.
• Patra – Triptolemou Street: A small number of brothels, often identified by that telltale light at the door.
• Trouba (Piraeus): A note from the past, the port of Piraeus had a notorious red-light district called Trouba in the mid-20th century (immortalized in Greek films). It was shut down in the late 1960s​. Today it has been well and truly gentrified, but there are still a few strip clubs in Piraeus to keep the spirit alive.

If you’re heading to the Greek islands, they typically don’t have official red-light districts.

However, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete see a noticeable spike in escort activity during peak tourist seasons. Sex workers (many from Eastern Europe) set up shop on Tinder and the classifieds, doing a roaring trade through the summer months.

City Guides

Euro Sex Scene has coverage of the local sex scene in one Greek city so far: the capital, Athens.

Attitudes Towards Sex

A land of contradictions…

On one hand, Greece is a Mediterranean society with that famous “live and let live” sensual ethos – I mean, it’s the land that gave us ancient fertility gods and naked Olympic athletes. It’s not exactly prude.

And yet, modern Greece has a strong Orthodox Christian influence and traditional family values, especially in rural areas. The result is a public veneer of conservatism, but with liberal streaks hidden not far from the surface…

Publicly, it’s true that Greeks can be a bit conservative about discussing sex openly.

Don’t expect frank sex talk at a typical family taverna. But privately, Greeks are passionate and adventurous lovers. The average Greek’s sex life is on par with other Southern Europeans – hot, hot, hot.

There’s still a streak of traditional courtship.

Many Greek women prefer being approached by men rather than doing the chasing. And to be fair, the local men aren’t exactly shy about chasing. Chivalry isn’t dead in Greece; it’s sipping a freddo cappuccino, plotting its next move.

The Orthodox Church disapproves of premarital sex (officially), but this hardly stops anyone. While open discussion of one-night stands is a bit taboo, the act itself is rarely frowned upon in Greek society.

Greece has historically lagged in formal sex education, meaning many young people learn from peers or (yikes) internet porn. Never a good thing! This has been slowly improving, but older generations rarely got “the talk” from their parents.

Thanks to a Global Sex Survey by Durex, we’ve got these interesting stats for you:

• The average age to lose virginity is 17.5 years old.
• The average number of sexual partners is 10.6 (higher than the worldwide average of 9).
• Greeks were having the most amount of sex at a reputed rate of 138 times a year. This is higher than the global average of 103. Only 3% of the surveyed population say they have a low sex drive. However, 35% would like sex more frequently!
• 43% of Greeks are happy with their sex lives; 46% state they are open minded about sex.
• Just 14% of Greeks admit to being “experimental with sex aids” but two in five would like to be inspired and look for new ideas.

When it comes to sexual experiences:

• 15% of Greeks have had an extra marital affair
• 17% have tried a threesome
• 9% have had a same-sex experience
• 5% have tried sadomasochism
• 4% have tried tantric sex
• 31% have used some form of bondage during sex
• 55% have tried anal sex – yes, that’s over half of all Greeks do ‘Greek’
• 54% have had a one-night stand
• 52% have had sex in a car, 31% in a parents bedroom, 31% in a garden, 29% at a party and 27% in the toilet. 2% can claim membership to the ‘Mile-High Club’ and 11% have had sex on camera.

Porn Viewing Trends

Greece may be the cradle of Western civilization, but what are Greeks doing online behind closed doors?

Turns out, they’re watching a ton of porn, just like the rest of us!

According to the busy bees over at Pornhub Insights, Greeks have a penchant for amateur and MILF genres, and anything involving big butts (Mediterranean appreciation, obviously). Me too, Greece. Me too.

Also, there’s notable interest in Greek-themed porn – searches for terms like “Greek amateur” or “elliniko (Greek) sex” are common, presumably because local viewers want to see their compatriots in action.

Nothing unusual there. The homegrown porn trend repeats all across Europe.

Top Greek Porn Sites

So what sources are Greeks tapping up for their porn?

We took a look at the latest SEMRush data and the top dog is top dog by a long way.

Yep, no surprise here— Pornhub remains Greece’s undisputed king of adult content, raking in an astounding 48.57 million monthly visits, dominating mobile traffic with a whopping 96.5% share.

The runner-ups lag far behind: XVideos and XNXX each get about 17 million visits on the monthly, followed closely by XHamster at 16.24 million. Interestingly, local players also punch above their weight— XXXGr.net and KaneSex.com are Greece-specific porn sites, both pulling in millions of visits.

Here’s the quick and dirty ranking:

• Pornhub – 48.57M visits (96.5% mobile users, Greeks clearly love porn on the go)
• XVideos – 17.62M visits
• XNXX – 17.26M visits
• XHamster – 16.24M visits
• XXXGr.net – 7.01M visits
• KaneSex.com – 6.34M visits
• Bourdela.com – 4.73M visits (popular escort review & punter community)
• OnlyFans – 3.72M visits (yes, Greeks tip creators generously here too)

Interestingly, Greece has a home-grown porn production company Sirina Entertainment that operates a site (sirina.tv) with a raft of Greek-language content.

Sirina rose to fame in 2010 by releasing celeb sex tapes – notably one featuring model Julia Alexandratou, which allegedly sold over 200,000 DVD copies and shook Greek society. More on her below! Today, Sirina’s site offers Greek-themed porno, often with storylines like “frisky village girl” or “Mykonos party adventures”.

Worth a look.

Notable Adult Stars From Greece

Well, Greek women may be beautiful, but the country is not exactly a pornstar factory on the global stage.

Still, we found a few names worth noting – either native Greeks or of Greek heritage:

• Julia Alexandratou: Perhaps Greece’s most famous (or infamous?) adult figure. A former beauty queen and pop singer, Julia’s “private” sex tape was released by Sirina in 2010 (with her grudging consent) and became a national sensation. She followed up with at least one more adult film.
• Christy White: A rising Greek adult actress who reportedly swept some awards at a recent Greek adult entertainment gala (yes, those exist now!). She’s part of the new generation of Greek performers.
• Kostas Gousgounis: A throwback – this legendary male actor from the 1970s is often called the “Greek king of porn.” He starred in softcore/erotic movies in the era when Greek porn was more artsy (or so they claim). Kostas passed away in 2022 at age 92, hailed as a cult icon​. Ask any Greek over 50 about him and you’ll get a chuckle. And probably a raised eyebrow.
• Tina Kay: Not Greek-born, but of Greek descent, Tina Kay is a successful European porn actress (though often billed as British). An honorary mention.
• Greece’s OnlyFans crew: Of course, a number of Greek models and influencers have turned to OnlyFans, gaining a following with Hellenic-themed content. Names like Marina Angel (cam girl turned OnlyFans star) spring to mind.

The first ‘Greek Erotic Film Awards‘ was held in 2023, part of the Erotic Art Festival in Athens. Hopefully it will be a step forward for the stars of Greece’s adult industry.

Popular Cam Sites In Greece

Live camming is huge across Europe and Greece… is no exception.

In fact, the word “tsatroumpait” (Greek-ish pronunciation of Chaturbate) might slip into conversation among young men sharing their wanky escapades. 😂

Cam sites allow Greeks to enjoy live sex shows, and a few platforms stand out in popularity:

Chaturbate, from what we can see, is the #1 cam platform in Greece. “Chaturbate” regularly appears among the top Google searches in Greece (with an estimated 450,000 monthly searches for the term)​.

The site’s free-to-watch model and plethora of amateur models (many from Eastern Europe, including some Greeks) make it a sure-fire hit with the locals.

BongaCams is another Euro cam site with a strong presence. The site is most famous for its collection of Russian/Balkan camgirls. We don’t see as many Greeks performing, but they’re certainly watching.

One thing to note: Greece’s time zone (Eastern European) means Greek users are often online simultaneously with a lot of Romanian, Russian, and Ukrainian cam models – a happy coincidence in timing and perhaps a reason these sites do so well here. That, or Greeks are just horny for live sex shows…

According to the latest CamsRank data, you can expect to find an average of 30 Greek cam girls live on the major platforms.

Below are some live shows from Greek cam girls broadcasting right now:

LGBTQ Scene

Greece’s relationship with its LGBTQ community has transformed rapidly in recent years. Long seen as a ‘work in progress’, times are certainly changing for the better.

Once a conservative society that barely acknowledged gay life, Greece is now among the more progressive countries in the region, even legalizing same-sex civil marriage in 2024 – the first Orthodox Christian-majority country to do so.

The LGBTQ scene is pretty decent, especially in urban centers and islands.

Homosexuality has been legal since 1951, but the big milestones were recent. Civil partnerships for same-sex couples were introduced in 2015, and as of February 2024 Greece legalized full same-sex marriage and joint adoption rights​.

Anti-discrimination laws protect LGBTQ individuals, though societal attitudes can still lag behind in some areas. Generally, the law now is on par with Western Europe. Even if attitudes are still playing catch-up.

Athens boasts a lively gay nightlife centered in Gazi and Kerameikos districts.

Clubs like Shamone, Noiz, and Sodade2 are hotspots for gay men, especially on weekends. There are also lesbian bars and mixed queer spaces, and a growing drag scene (check out drag shows at Koukles Club).

The popular Athens Pride has been held annually since 2005 and has grown into a major event with thousands marching in front of the iconic buildings like the Academy of Athens​.

Thessaloniki (Greece’s second city) also has a Pride and a smaller gay scene (bars like Enigma or MyBar). The vibe up north is friendly but more low-key than Athens. Smaller cities have very limited gay venues.

But we can’t forget party-ville Mykonos, often dubbed the gay capital of the Mediterranean. This island has been gay-friendly since the 1970s. The famous Jackie O’ Beach club and Pierro’s (historic bar) are staples of the scene.

Mykonos in summer is wall-to-wall LGBTQ tourists, with some spectacular parties (like XLSIOR, an international gay circuit party festival, tnormally held in August).

Lesvos island (birthplace of Sappho) also draws lesbian travelers, especially to the town of Eressos.

Overall, we can best describe the the LGBTQ community in Greece as out and proud in 2025. 👍

Swinging Scene

Given Greeks’ love of socializing and kefi (good times), it’s no surprise some adventurous couples have embraced swinging.

We’ve covered a few of the famous swinger getaways on Euro Sex Scene (Greece is a popular choice!), like the hedonistic parties in Crete.

Athens has a couple of dedicated swinger clubs. The most famous is probably Nirvana Swingers Club (located on Acharnon Street, Athens). Their website is plastered with the disclaimer: “NO SINGLE MEN ARE ACCEPTED IN OUR CLUB“… so don’t get any ideas unless you’ve got a wife to swap!

Or unless you are that rare commodity… a single woman.

We’ve also found an Athens-based travel agency (“2plus2 Tours”) that actually organizes swinger vacations in Greece, including yacht parties and island hotel takeovers for swingers. So, yes, you could be on a boat in the Aegean with a bunch of frisky couples – bring new meaning to island hopping.

Swingers in Greece will generally connect through websites like SDC (responsible for the Crete meet-up above), Swinging Heaven (it has a Greek section), local fetish forums, and of course FetLife.

We also found a local portal via Swingers Play.

Hookup Dating and Classifieds

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, if you’re looking to get lucky in Greece via apps or classifieds, you’ve got plenty of options…

• Tinder: The swipe king is as popular in Greece as everywhere else. In fact, Tinder is the #1 most used dating app in Greece​. Tip: Many Greeks put their Instagram handle in profiles – I guess sliding into DMs is common here?
• Badoo: Badoo has long been popular in Greece (even before Tinder arrived). It’s ranked the #2 dating platform in traffic​.
• Sxeseis.gr: A homegrown Greek dating site (the name means “relationships”). Sxeseis.gr is an old-school web forum style dating site that’s surprisingly still active, ranking #3 in Greek dating site traffic. Unfortunately I couldn’t get in to test it as I failed the Human Verification test. 🤷🏻
• XtremeChat & U-Meets: These are Greek-run dating/chat platforms, also appearing in top 5 rankings. XtremeChat started as an old-style chat room site and evolved into a casual dating spot. U-Meets is relatively new… and it doesn’t look particularly Greek, but maybe you can score if you’re lucky.
• BlindChat: A unique Greek site/app for anonymous chatting. You get paired without seeing pics initially – it’s like chat roulette but text-based. Sounds like a sausagefest.
• Aggelies (Classifieds): For those with cash to splash, classified ad sites have sections for “personal” or “erotic” services. The term “aggelies sex” (sex ads) might lead you to local boards. However, the go-to nowadays is actually specialized sites like FindGirls.gr (for escorts) and Bourdela.com forum. Traditional newspaper classifieds have died out, but online… they can be fruitful.
• Grindr (for LGBTQ): Worth mentioning, for gay/bi males in Greece, Grindr is extremely active. Lesbians often use Her or Tinder.

From what we’ve seen, language barrier isn’t too bad; younger Greeks speak decent English, and many profiles are bilingual.

Greek men can be flirty and persistent; so Greek women will normally expect the guy to make the first move or suggestion to meet.

Happy hunting!