Known as the cradle of western civilisation, Athens is home to just , people. By European standards, it is a small capital city but attracts a lot of tourism. The country is one of the most visited destinations in the world and more than 28 million people stayed in Greece in As well as offering a stunning collection of islands, beaches and mountains the country has plenty of culture to offer up as an attraction.
In addition to the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Athenian temples, there is plenty of modern entertainment in Athens…. Prostitution in Greece is fully legalised and regulated. As a result, Athens has a large number of state registered, studio-style brothels where you can pay for sex.
In addition, you can also pay for full service at erotic massage parlours. They must also have the right to live and work in Greece. Athens has a large prostitution scene which is very active by night. Image via Flickr. As a result of these laws it is estimated that only around women are officially registered to provide sex for money in Greece.
A further 20, are thought to be working as illegal prostitutes. Licensed prostitutes must have a health check every two weeks and their medical ID card must be updated with this information. There are hundreds of brothels in Athens, some are legal and some are not. They range from fairly modern venues with a good choice of women to some distinctly seedy establishments.
Women who work on the streets of Athens are generally migrants and come from Africa, Albania and Russia as well as other European countries. Athens has a mix of licensed and unlicensed brothels. The former have modern facilities but the latter offer cheaper sex.
