Volcanoes in Greece

While Greece is known for its beaches, history, and fine food, its geography is just as fascinating. It has more than 6,000 small islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas, and many of these were created by volcanic activity.

The Hellenic Volcanic Arc still sees lots of activity and is closely monitored by scientists today!

These popular tourism destinations are completely safe to visit, and you can learn a lot more about the volcanoes and how they’ve shaped the islands’ geography and history when you arrive. Before you travel, here’s a brief overview of each one.

Santorini Volcano

It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece, with millions each year descending on this small island to admire its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches, which are built perilously into the caldera of a volcano.

Methana Volcano

The 417-meter crater has a trail that you can hike up, and the area is very popular with hikers and climbers. Many guided tours are organized on the peninsula, and you’re able to book them from the capital city of Athens.

Nisyros Volcano

It is one of the ‘youngest’ volcanoes in the Mediterranean, with its crater only being created 160,000 years ago. Incredibly, you can walk right into the heart of it across the Lakki Plain!

Milos Volcano

Milos’ last known eruption was roughly 90,000 years ago. Though it’s no longer active, it has left the island rich in minerals. The largest bentonite mine exists on the island and a large amount of Milos’ population work in the mines.

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