Scientists have confirmed that before the present island of Kameni (top left image), which is situated in Santorini's caldera, there was a much older Kameni at about the same point (bottom left image), which was completely destroyed by the 'Minoan eruption' in the 17th century BC. For the first time, Greek and International scientists who […]
A scientific study presented to the European Parliament recently warned of the serious dangers of over-tourism on Santorini. The report, presented at the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament, said that there were 5.5 million overnight stays on Santorini in 2017, compared to 3.3 million in 2012, a staggering increase of 66%. A total […]
Approximately 8 km northeast of Santorini island is the undersea volcano Kolumbo. Research by the University of Athens and the Greek Centre for Marine Research has discovered that the volcano is depositing very high levels of rare metals, including gold, silver and antimony. The head of the research team commented that "the maximum concentration of […]
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For those who would like to speak a little Greek whilst on the islands, we have added a range of common Greek words and phrases in audio format. You will find this on your island destination ‘Travel Info’ page, in the ‘Travel Club’ section, entitled ‘Spoken Greek Phrases’. Click the link below this title, choose […]
The Municipality of Santorini informs all visitors to the island that the risk level of landslides onto Red Beach from the towering cliffs above is high! A recent survey concluded that the cliffs are unstable and pose a serious danger to beach-goers below. Thankfully, a recent landslide occurred at night, but if it had been […]
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If members would like a ‘taste’ of their holiday destination, you will find links to live webcams on the ‘Travel Club’ Links page for your particular island. We have added new webcams on Santorini, Thassos, Rhodes and Kos, but unfortunately, four of the five municipality-run webcams covering Kos Town are at present out of order. […]
During your stay on the Greek islands, you may witness the sight of a local fisherman seemingly beating the life out of an octopus on the side of his boat, or on a rock. He is in fact initially ‘tenderising’ the already dead animal by breaking down the cells to expel as much water as […]
The ongoing research at the archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini is gradually revealing a place of rituals, very close to Xesti 3, an important public building decorated with rich frescoes. According to the archaeologists, the excavated finds are undoubtedly related to the perceptions and beliefs of the ancient society of Santorini, and they pose […]
