Is earthquake activity deterring tourists from Santorini?
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The iconic holiday spot losing tourists over earthquake fears
- Santorini is expected to see fewer tourists this summer due to earthquake activity earlier in the year.
- Tourist traffic has declined following thousands of tremors in January and February, with airline seats down 26 per cent from the start of the year, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).
- Yannis Paraschis of SETE said he anticipates overall losses of 10-15 per cent for the summer, marking the first drop in tourist numbers since the 2020 pandemic.
- Antonis Pagoni, president of Santorini hoteliers, reports overall arrivals have fallen by 20-30 per cent, a significant reduction for the popular destination.
- The UK Foreign Office said the earthquake activity in February had subsided but advised tourists to be aware of safety procedures.