Santorini

The ‘Santorini 2025’ project draws on island traditions and heritage to create a richer, more genuine visitor experience

Authenticity, cultural heritage, and genuine experiences at the center of Santorini's new promotional campaign.

The seismological station is expected to be restored in the coming days, and efforts are being made to prevent future incidents

At 5:47 a.m., a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck the sea area between Amorgos and Santorini.

Santorini launches a €1M campaign to revive tourism after months of earthquakes and reassure visitors the island remains a safe destination.

According to the research team, the risk of a tsunami is not solely linked to recent seismic activity but represents an ongoing hazard for the area

Seismic activity on Santorini has subsided, yet bookings for 2025 are still down over 20%, making the island more affordable and less crowded this year.

With Santorini tourism down 20% for the 2025 summer season, the Greek government is in a race to recover lost ground and ensure cruises start as originally planned by late March.

On the morning of 23 May 1707, the people of Santorini were startled to discover that a new island had appeared overnight in the midst of their archipelago

What is happening with the earthquakes in the Cyclades? How many earthquakes have there been? What are seismologists expecting next?

The double earthquake that occurred off Santorini—scientifically known as a doublet earthquake—is considered a significant seismic phenomenon.

Coulomb stress is key to assessing Santorini's earthquake risk, says Tselentis, warning magma movement may trigger faults, though Amorgos fault activation is uncertain.

One of Greece's leading scientists says it’s too early to rule out a volcanic eruption around Santorini, but if it occurs, there will be clear warning signs.

Greek Labor Ministry measures aim to preserve jobs and provide financial support to workers and businesses on Santorini.

In response to Santorini’s strongest tremor yet—a 5.3-magnitude earthquake—Greek seismologists agree that it is too early to say seismic activity is subsiding.

Researchers will conduct detailed seabed mapping to identify structures related to underwater fault activity, potential submarine landslides, and the stability of underwater slopes.

Lekkas added that construction in the caldera continues to expand downward, despite a law intended to ban construction on public land, which was supposed to pass through Parliament but never did.

The the earthquake was felt in Athens. No immediate damage or injuries have been reported at this time, but authorities are urging the public to remain cautious

With Sunday’s strongest recorded earthquake at 4.1 on the Richter scale, and 40 tremors recorded between midnight and 6 AM, experts are closely monitoring the situation while authorities manage evacuations and assess the risks of future seismic events

The areas directly affected by the tremors account for approximately 4% of both the country's annual tourism revenues and the total annual turnover in the accommodation and food service sectors