In 2001, we introduced live photo snapshots captured by our web camera on the stunning caldera cliff of Santorini. Our camera, located at the Heliotopos Hotel in Imerovigli village, has been faithfully uploading a photo every minute, 24/7, with only minor disruptions for maintenance or damage repairs. We’re thrilled to have had the distinction of being the first webcam to operate live from Santorini.

As of February 2022, we’ve upgraded our webcam to provide real-time video streaming of the magnificent caldera view, complete with 24-hour time-lapse videos available on the left side of the video window. Use the left arrow to choose the day you wish to see the complete time-lapse!

Our webcam faces West and Northwest, offering a sweeping panorama of the cliff, the sea below, the village of Oia, and the island of Thirassia across the bay. Plus, our camera’s location provides an unobstructed view of the world-famous Santorini sunset, which serves as the backdrop for the awe-inspiring scenery. For a detailed illustration of our camera’s orientation and line-of-sight, please see this map .