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Village · Fira
Fira
Fira is the island capital and the easiest place to combine caldera views, museums, shopping, nightlife and bus connections.
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Overview
Fira is the island capital and the easiest place to combine caldera views, museums, shopping, nightlife and bus connections.
History
Fira became Santorini's administrative center after older settlements were damaged by earthquakes. Its cliff edge grew around the old port, cable car and commercial lanes.
Famous checkpoints
Three Bells of Fira
Old Port cable car
Museum of Prehistoric Thira
Caldera promenade
Firostefani walk
Best photo spots
Three Bells viewpoint
Cable car area
Fira-Firostefani path
Cliffside terraces
Best time to visit
Morning for museums and photos, golden hour for the caldera path, evening for restaurants and nightlife.
Nearby places
Firostefani
Imerovigli
Old Port
Kontochori
Photo gallery
Different times of day
afternoon
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sunset
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night
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Fira
Nearby restaurants
Fira Garden · Modern Greek
Nearby hotels
Fira Central Suites · from €135
Nearby rentals
Aegean Wheels · Cars
Volcano Buggy Co. · Buggies