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Fira
The busy heart of the island
About Fira
Fira is Santorini’s lively capital, with jewellers, cafés and bars hanging over the caldera and the volcanic islands far below. It is the transport hub, with the main bus station, and a cable car (or around 600 steps) links it with the old port where boats leave for the volcano. Good for nightlife and convenience; less peaceful than the villages further north.
Why it's on our list
- Caldera views
- Bus hub and nightlife
- Cable car to the old port
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fira before you go.