Can you walk down from Fira?

Can you walk down from Fira? You can start at the port and walk up to Fira or start in town and walk down. Get some great exercise while taking in some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Is Fira open on Sundays?

The museum is housed in a 17th-century mansion and features old photographs, paintings, and manuscripts. It is open daily except for Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 between May and October.

How long does it take to walk down the steps in Fira?

The famous 600 steps of the traditional road that connect the old port with the town of Fira. The walk is about 20-30 minutes, depending on your physical condition.

Where is the most lively place in Santorini?

In brief, the best place for nightlife in Santorini is Fira, with many cocktail bars with views and some nightclubs. Apart from the magical setting and volcanic landscape of Santorini, the island is also known for its lively night atmosphere.

How far is Thira from Fira?

The distance from Fira, the capital (Thira), is 7.5km (5.6 miles). The distance from Kamari is 9.5km (5.9 miles).

Is Fira close to the beach?

Exo Gialos is a beautiful, quiet, sandy and pebbly beach at a distance of about 4 km from Fira at the east part of Santorini with stunning rock formations. It is located east of Fira city and is considered to be the beach of Fira town.

What is the nicest part of Santorini to stay?

What are the less touristy parts of Santorini?

Escape Oia and Fira. Get out of these hot spots and head to the lesser-known parts of the island: Emborio, Finikia, Colombo Beach, and Pyrgos all showcase the charm of Santorini without the packs of people.

Is the cable car the only way to get to Santorini?

To go to Santorini independently or on a private tour your only options are cable-car or up the zig-zag path by donkey or for the very fit by Shanks's - or the ferry from tender pier to the little harbour below Oia & bus (included) up to Oia.

Has Fira got a beach?

Yet another enchanting beach welcoming tourists in Fira is Vlychada Beach. It is pleasant, serene, fresh, and endowed with a little port where travelers can moor yachts and fish boats in the sunny seasons. What's prettier is its long stretch of coarse black sand with volcanic cliffs.

Can you walk around Fira Santorini?

The walk through the narrow streets of Fira is a typical representation of the most common characteristic of the Cycladic islands, the small shops packed one next to the other, the pebbled streets, the traditional houses with the small blue and sun-burned verandas and of course the amazing view which distinguishes ...

Is it better to walk from Fira to Oia or Oia to Fira?

The best way to take in Santorini is to walk, and there is no better route than the one from Fira to Oia. This hike is 6 miles one-way and passes through four towns, including Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia.

How much is a taxi from Fira to Oia?

The quickest way to get from Fira to Oia (Station) is to taxi which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12 min.

Is it worth going to Fira?

It has a great combination of natural beauty and social activities, with plenty of restaurants, cafes & bars, important museums, many boutiques, souvenir shops, entertainment venues and lively nightlife. To top it all, Fira is located in the very centre of Santorini and everything is close by.

Is the walk from Fira to Oia difficult?

The hike between Fira and Oia follows the rim of the caldera. The views are stunning. It's easy to do the hike without a guide but a walking tour can make it more interesting.

Is Oia prettier than Fira?

Oia is typically thought to be the more beautiful and romantic town on the island. I stayed there on my honeymoon and wouldn't have changed it. It was amazing at night to see all of hte people from the island come to the area around my hotel to see the sunset - when this was the view I had from my bed.

What is the most picturesque village in Santorini?

Description: Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is world-known for its quiet life and the fantastic sunset. It constitutes the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini.

Is shopping better in Fira or Oia?

There's plenty of shopping in both Fira and Oia, but Fira has more shops and more variety in the winding streets inland from the caldera. Though Oia has less shopping overall, the shops here tend to be more high-end. Most luxury shops are lined up along Oia's wide, marble, pedestrian path.