Santorini (Greek: Σαντορίνη, romanized: Santoríni, pronounced [sa(n)doˈrini]), officially Thira (Greek: Θήρα, romanized: Thíra, pronounced) or Thera, [a] is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland.It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera.

1 day ago · The seismic activity rattling Santorini and other Greek islands is not over and the biggest quake yet could be still to come, a seismologist has warned. Rémy Bossu, Secretary-General of the ...

Also known as Thera in Greek, Santorini is an island immortalised by poets and painters thanks to its celebrated light, multicoloured cliffs and picture-perfect sunsets. If it’s always been your dream to visit Santorini, here is just the start of what awaits you.

2 days ago · A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini after the strongest earthquake was recorded in days of near-constant tremors, which have almost emptied the famous Greek tourist haven of ...

Today, Santorini consists of two inhabited islands and several islets. Most visitors spend their time on Thira (the archipelago's largest island), which is home to Santorini's major...

Jun 11, 2024 · Santorini is the supermodel of the Greek islands, a head-turner whose face is instantly recognizable around the world: multicolored cliffs soar out of a sea-drowned volcanic crater, topped by whitewashed buildings.

2 days ago · ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government declared a state of emergency on Santorini on Thursday after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week. The ministry of civil protection’s announcement will provide authorities faster access to state resources.

May 19, 2024 · Here’s your ultimate guide to Santorini, the Cycladic showstopper that sets hearts aflutter. Lovers and honeymooners gravitate to Santorini to meander amid cliffside cave houses that hover almost...

Venture into Santorini’s seaside treasures and enjoy deep blue waters and beaches with white, red or black sand or volcanic pebbles, spectacular rock formations and impressive lunar landscapes. Santorini, the youngest volcanic land in the Eastern Mediterranean, is waiting for you! Don’t think twice!

Jan 23, 2024 · The little island of Santorini in Greece is famous for its photogenic old blue-and-white buildings, beautiful high end hotels with infinity pools, and sweeping views of the ocean.