Thing to do
Fira Cable Car & Old Port
Fira, Santorini
About Fira Cable Car & Old Port
The cable car drops from the centre of Fira to the old port of Mesa Gialos in a few minutes, replacing the 580-step donkey path. It is the usual way down to cruise tenders and small boats for caldera and volcano trips. Queues build sharply when cruise ships are in.
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More to see around Fira
Thing to doFira to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9)
A 10 km clifftop walking route along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia.
AttractionMuseum of Prehistoric Thera
A museum in Fira holding the finds from the Bronze Age town of Akrotiri.
Thing to doNea Kameni Volcano
The active volcanic islet in the middle of the caldera, visited by boat from Fira.
Thing to doPalea Kameni Hot Springs
Warm, iron-rich water in a cove of the older volcanic islet.
Information source: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Good to know
- Is Fira Cable Car & Old Port worth visiting?
- Fira Cable Car & Old Port is one of the thing to do highlights we list in Santorini. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Fira Cable Car & Old Port?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Fira Cable Car & Old Port?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Santorini are busiest around midday.
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