Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials

The crescent-shaped island of Santorini is one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations, drawing visitors from across the world for its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches clinging to the cliff edge of the flooded caldera.

Greece's civil protection minister has called a meeting with Santorini and disaster response officials following an increase in volcanic activity in the famous tourist hotspot.

Greek authorities have issued a warning to visitors to one of its most famous islands due to a surge in volcanic activity.