Overview
Santorini's capital and most vibrant village sits 260m above sea level on the caldera cliffs. Whitewashed walls and blue domes are as beautiful as in Oia, but the atmosphere is livelier with abundant shopping, dining, and nightlife. The Caldera Walk skirting the cliff edge offers prime sunset views as the volcanic cliffs glow gold, and the 587 zigzagging steps down to the old port can also be tackled by cable car (about EUR 6 one way) or donkey (about EUR 5 one way). The Prehistoric Thera Museum and Archaeological Museum display artifacts unearthed at Akrotiri. Free to visit. About 15 minutes by bus from Athinios ferry port.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (shops and restaurants typically 09:00-24:00)
Travel Tips
Cable car queues can be very long - head down early before ferry departures. The sunset is also great from the village of Firostefani just north.
Hotels near Fira Village
Hotels and guesthouses in Santorini, Fira, Santorini
Other attractions in Santorini
Oia Village
Reputedly the world's finest sunset spot, postcard-perfect with whitewashed walls and blue domes.
Red Beach
A striking volcanic beach where red cliffs meet black sand and emerald water.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Ruins of a Minoan city buried by a volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago.
Caldera Volcano Cruise
Boat cruise around the caldera, visiting the active volcano of Nea Kameni, hot springs, and Thirasia.
Oia Windmills
Oia's iconic 19th-century windmills - the stars of countless Santorini photos.
Ammoudi Bay
The little port below Oia, famed for fresh-seafood tavernas and cliff jumping.
Santo Wines Winery
A cooperative winery with caldera views - the place to taste Assyrtiko and watch the sunset.