Earthquake on Santorini: Inselu flee, tourists in danger!

Earthquake on Santorini: Inselu flee, tourists in danger!

Santorini, Griechenland - The popular holiday island of Santorini in Greece is currently being hit by an alarming series of earthquakes. Over 500 shocks have been registered in the past few days, which forces many locals to leave the island. These seismic activities ensure great uncertainty among tourists who either linger on the island or plan a trip. The dramatic circumstances show not only in the dwindling population-around two thirds of the 16,000 locals have temporarily left their homes-but also in the overload of ferries and flights, which makes it difficult to evacuate, such as Kosmo reported.

experts warn of possible stronger quakes, while Greek seismologists assess the situation around Santorini as extremely dynamic, which makes exact predictions almost impossible. The Federal Foreign Office has updated its travel instructions for Greece and advises the tourists remaining on the island to follow the instructions of Greek disaster protection. Travelers should avoid coastal areas in particular, avoid large crowds in closed rooms and register in security lists in order to be informed quickly, such as OE24 added.

Current security measures for vacationers

In order to ensure your own security, it is recommended not to visit the ports Ammoudi, Armeni, Corfou and the old port of Fira. In the case of strong earthquakes, there is also a real danger of floods in coastal regions. For those who plan their trip to Santorini, it is advisable to follow the developments precisely and regularly obtain information from tour operators and official bodies. The uncertainty brings many to the question of whether a cancellation of the trip is necessary; For this purpose, travelers should wait until the situation becomes clearer.