Greek authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to shut schools on Monday, avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces after increased seismic activity in the area over recent days.

Greece ’s top tourist island has been forced to shut its schools on Monday due to an increase in seismic activity in the area. Authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to also avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces after increased tremors in the area over recent days.

Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials

While Santorini is famed for its dramatic sunsets and vibrant nightlife, Kefalonia attracts visitors with its quiet charm, historical sites, and tranquil, uncrowded atmosphere. Melissani Cave, an underground lake with piercing turquoise waters, is a must-see. Visitors can take a boat trip to take in the striking cavern.

The crescent-shaped island of Santorini is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, drawing visitors from across the world for its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches clinging to the cliff edge of the flooded caldera.

Greek authorities have issued a warning to visitors to one of its most famous islands due to a surge in volcanic activity.