Santorini / Amorgos (Greece) and seismic risk

Hi there, I’ve planned a trip to Santorini and Amorgos in mid-April for two weeks, and I bought my flight ticket just before the seismic tremors started. Now I’m torn between going or canceling my trip. I’d love to know what the situation is like on the ground for tourists. I’ve read that half the residents have left the island and there’s a staff shortage. I’m wondering if hotels, restaurants, shops, buses, and taxis are operating normally? Also, I’d planned to do some hikes, especially along the cliffs, but I’ve read that some areas are now advised against or even off-limits due to risk of collapse. If anyone has visited Santorini or Amorgos recently, I’d love to hear your experiences. Thanks!

Hi there,

The situation has improved, but schools remain closed until next Monday. Even the experts can’t predict how things will evolve. Some locals have returned to the island, along with employees. Still, quite a few hotels and businesses won’t reopen until March or April. There are a few tourists around right now, and cruise ship arrivals are scheduled to resume as normal next month. That said, hotels are definitely slashing prices at the moment and for the coming months!

Elenitsa