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Greece extends Airbnb crackdown in 2026: New bans on short-term rental permits hit Thessaloniki, Santorini, Chania, Paros, and Halkidiki amid rising rents and housing shortages. Full details on rules, taxes, and impacts for owners.
Greece’s tourism sector shatters records in 2025 with €20.1 billion in revenue from January–September, up 9%, while 31.6 million visitors flock to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and beyond.
Oia, Santorini, has been ranked the sixth most beautiful village in the world by Forbes, celebrated for its caldera views, whitewashed houses, rich culture, and refined gastronomy.
Schools on the Aegean islands of Santorini, Ios, Amorgos, and Anafi are set to reopen on March 4 after being closed for several weeks due to a significant earthquake swarm. Despite ongoing minor tremors, experts are confident that seismic activity is subsiding, and life is returning to normal. The Greek government has also announced a support package for local businesses and workers affected by the earthquakes.
Santorini has declared a state of emergency due to ongoing seismic activity, affecting the municipality of Thera from February 1 to March 3, 2025. Authorities are addressing the urgent needs and impacts of recent earthquakes in the region, which is located along the Hellenic Volcanic Arc. The state of emergency aims to ensure public safety as assessments continue. While Santorini remains a popular tourist destination, residents and visitors are urged to stay vigilant as the situation evolves.
In 2023, Mykonos saw a 5.9% decline in international air traffic, while Santorini experienced a 9.9% drop. Partial data for this year indicates a continued downward trend for Mykonos, potentially due to inadequate infrastructure and high prices. In contrast, international travel to Santorini appears to have stabilized.
Tourists heading to Santorini, one of Greece’s most popular islands, have been urged to climb…
Santorini officials met with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) representatives to discuss managing the massive…
