MapVivid
PROSign in

Santorini (Fira)

Save

31 hand-picked places in 9 lists. Tick the categories you want to see on the map.

Only have a day? See 4 ready-made day plans ↓
Show on the map
Tips

10 places on the map

Top 10

  1. 1

    Whitewashed village famed for sunset views

    • Tip: Go early
    • Tip: Sunset
    3 tips
    • Arrive early for sunset spots
    • Wear comfortable shoes
    • Avoid midday crowds
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  2. 2

    Iconic blue-domed church overlooking the caldera

    3 tips
    • Visit at sunrise
    • Expect photographers
    • Walk along the caldera path
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  3. 3

    Minoan Bronze Age town preserved by volcanic ash

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Covered site gives shade
    • Bring water
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  4. 4

    Beach beneath dramatic red volcanic cliffs

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Watch for falling rocks
    • Wear water shoes
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  5. 5

    Quiet caldera village known as the Balcony of the Aegean

    • Tip: Sunset
    3 tips
    • Walk from Fira along the caldera path
    • Visit Skaros Rock
    • Sunset is lovely
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  6. 6

    Harbour at the foot of the cliff in Fira

    3 tips
    • Use the cable car or donkeys
    • Boat tours leave from here
    • Walk the 588 steps if fit
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  7. 7

    Long black-pebble beach with tavernas

    3 tips
    • Bring sun protection
    • Rent a sunbed
    • Try the seaside restaurants
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  8. 8

    Hilltop ruins of a Hellenistic and Roman city

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Climb up from Kamari
    • Bring water and a hat
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  9. 9

    Hillside medieval village with a Venetian castle

    3 tips
    • Climb to the top for panoramic views
    • Quiet compared to Oia
    • Try local tavernas
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place
  10. 10

    Winery with caldera terrace and tastings

    • Tip: Sunset
    3 tips
    • Book a tasting
    • Come for sunset
    • Try Assyrtiko
    📷 Photos
    Open in Google MapsMore about this place

Take this map with you

Save Top 10 to Google Maps

Opens Google Maps with these places, ready to save to your own list.

Before you go: Santorini (Fira) tips

Transportation

  • Use KTEL buses: Fira bus station is the island hub, with routes to Oia, Kamari, Perissa and the airport; pay the conductor on board.
  • Take the cable car: From the Old Port, ride the cable car up to Fira instead of using donkeys, which raises animal welfare concerns.
  • Drive carefully: Roads are narrow and winding, and parking in Oia is hard in summer; ATVs are popular but accidents are common.

Security

  • Watch your footing: Marble steps and caldera paths in Fira get slippery and steep; wear flat shoes with grip, especially at night.
  • Pre-book taxis: Taxis are scarce in peak season, so book airport and port transfers ahead and agree on the fare.
  • Beat the heat: The Fira to Oia caldera hike has little shade; start early, bring water and wear a hat.

Saving

  • Stay in Fira or Kamari: Accommodation away from Oia and the caldera edge costs less and has better bus links.
  • Eat gyros and pita: Small grill shops in Fira serve filling souvlaki and gyros for far less than caldera-view restaurants.
  • Travel in shoulder season: April, May and October bring lower prices, fewer crowds and still pleasant weather.

Weather/Clothing

  • Pack for wind: The summer meltemi wind can be strong; bring a light jacket and secure hats on caldera paths.
  • Dress cool in summer: July and August are hot and sunny; pack breathable linen, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen.
  • Expect quiet winters: November to March is mild and windy, and many hotels and restaurants close; bring layers.

Cultural

  • Cover up in churches: Shoulders and knees should be covered inside Orthodox churches like the Fira cathedral.
  • Try local dishes: Order fava, tomatokeftedes and a glass of Assyrtiko wine grown in Santorini's volcanic soil.
  • Dine late: Greeks eat dinner late in the evening, so restaurants fill up after dark; reserve or go early for caldera tables.

Local Hacks

  • Hike from Fira to Oia: The caldera trail through Imerovigli and Firostefani offers stunning views; take the bus back.
  • Watch sunset from Skaros Rock: Imerovigli and Skaros Rock give equally beautiful sunsets with far fewer crowds than Oia.
  • Plan your bus home: Return buses from Oia after sunset have long queues; leave a bit early or arrange a taxi.

1-day itineraries in Santorini (Fira)

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 4

Fira Old Port and around

🕘 9:30–17:30📍 5 stops

  1. 1Fira Old Port
  2. 2Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre
  3. 3Three Bells of Fira
  4. 4Museum of Prehistoric Thera
  5. 5Imerovigli
See the day →

Day 2 of 4

Pyrgos and around

🕘 9:30–13:30📍 3 stops

  1. 1Pyrgos
  2. 2Santorini Wine Museum
  3. 3Santo Wines
See the day →

Day 3 of 4

Kamari Beach and around

🕘 9:30–12:30📍 3 stops

  1. 1Kamari Beach
  2. 2Ancient Thera
  3. 3Perissa Beach
See the day →

Day 4 of 4

Oia and around

🕘 9:30–11:45📍 3 stops

  1. 1Oia Castle Ruins
  2. 2Amoudi Bay
  3. 3Oia
See the day →

More cities in Greece