New builds in Santorini (Thira)
151 new-build permits in Santorini (Thira) in the past 12 months, 18 in the last 30 days alone. With floor area, floors and uses straight from the permit.
Updated: (latest permit)
Live finding · 13 November 2026
Santorini (Thira) ranks 3rd out of 19 municipalities in the Cyclades for new-build permits over the past 12 months.
151 permits, 10% of the total in the Cyclades.
The numbers in Santorini (Thira)
- New-build permits, 30 days
- 18
- New-build permits, 12 months
- 151
- New builds with 3+ floors
- 2
- New permits with a pool
- 39
- New floor area (m²)
- 29,569
- Building permits, 7 days
- 20
- Building permits, 30 days
- 87
- Building permits, 12 months
- 889
12 months unless stated. Building permits = new builds, small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals.
By permit type, 12 months
- New builds151
- Small-scale works262
- Revisions250
- Pre-approvals226
What is being built in Santorini (Thira)
Over the past 12 months, 151 new-build permits were issued in Santorini (Thira), out of 889 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 35% fewer than in the previous 12 months (233). Together they add 29,569 m² of new floor area (counting the 113 permits that state it).
Low-rise dominates: only 2% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 262 m² of new floor area and 1.4 floors, against 245 m² in the Cyclades. 13 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 10 include a swimming pool (7%).
Santorini (Thira) accounts for 10% of new builds in the Cyclades and ranks 3rd of 19 municipalities.
Where Santorini (Thira) stands
| # | 12 months | 30 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paros | 362 | 43 |
| 2 | Naxos & Small Cyclades | 242 | 16 |
| 3 | Santorini (Thira) | 151 | 18 |
| 4 | Syros-Ermoupoli | 109 | 12 |
The latest permits in Santorini (Thira)
The most recent new-build permits and pre-approvals. Address, cadastral ID and engineers are inside Bouldoza.
Who it's for
Lifts and elevators
2 new buildings with three or more floors in the past year: the likeliest customers for a lift.
All of CycladesWindows and doors
151 new builds and 29,569 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.
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Swimming pools
39 new permits with a swimming pool in the past year, with the engineer who designed it.
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Building materials
29,569 m² of new floor area in 151 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.
All of CycladesElectricians and solar
151 new builds and 262 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.
All of CycladesFrequently asked questions
How many new-build permits were issued in Santorini (Thira) in 2026?
- 122 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 191, and 220 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Santorini (Thira)?
- In the past 12 months, 2 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 0 of them with four or more. We count the 129 of 151 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Santorini (Thira) compare with other municipalities in the Cyclades?
- It ranks 3rd of 19 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 10% of the total. The top three are Paros (362), Naxos & Small Cyclades (242), Santorini (Thira) (151).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Santorini (Thira)?
- 39 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 2 in the last 30 days. We only count permits that explicitly mention a pool, so the real number can only be higher.
Where can I see the address and the engineer for each permit?
- In Bouldoza: every permit with its address, cadastral ID (KAEK), engineers and location on the map. You can ask for the latest 10 permits in Santorini (Thira) for free with the form on this page.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
- From the e-Adeies building permit system, as published on Diavgeia, the Greek government transparency portal. This page updates itself several times a day; the latest permit in Santorini (Thira) was issued on 12 November 2026.
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Other municipalities in the Cyclades
- Paros 362
- Naxos & Small Cyclades 242
- Syros-Ermoupoli 109
- Milo 91
- Tino 90
- Antiparo 72
- Andro 57
- Kythno 56
- Kea 50
- Serifo 44
- Mykonos 31
- Kimolo 27
- Sifno 26
- Iiton 25
- Folegandro 20
- Amorgo 19
- Sikino 6
- Anafi 4
By sector in the Cyclades
Prefectures with similar activity
- Thessaloniki 1,003
- Heraklion 859
- Chania 824
- Euboea 559
- Chalkidiki 538
- Kavala 525
All prefectures
- Aetolia-Acarnania
- Argolis
- Arcadia
- Arta
- Attica
- Achaea
- Boeotia
- Grevena
- Drama
- Dodecanese
- Evros
- Euboea
- Evrytania
- Zakynthos
- Elis
- Imathia
- Heraklion
- Thesprotia
- Thessaloniki
- Ioannina
- Kavala
- Karditsa
- Kastoria
- Corfu
- Kefalonia
- Kilkis
- Kozani
- Corinthia
- Cyclades
- Laconia
- Larissa
- Lasithi
- Lesbos
- Lefkada
- Magnesia
- Messenia
- Xanthi
- Pella
- Pieria
- Preveza
- Rethymno
- Rhodope
- Samos
- Serres
- Trikala
- Phthiotis
- Florina
- Phocis
- Chalkidiki
- Chania
- Chios
Source: e-Adeies permits published on Diavgeia, the Greek government transparency portal. Issue dates, Greek time. Floors and m² where the permit states them; pools only where explicitly mentioned.