Thing to do
Fira to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9)
Fira, Santorini
About Fira to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9)
The marked footpath follows the caldera rim north from Fira through Firostefani and Imerovigli, then over open hillside to Oia. It is around 10 km and takes three to four hours, with several climbs and almost no shade, so early morning or late afternoon is best. Buses run back from Oia.
Fira to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9) on the map
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More to see around Fira
Thing to doFira Cable Car & Old Port
The cable car linking Fira with the old port 220 m below the caldera rim.
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 to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9) worth visiting?
- Fira to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9) 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 to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9)?
- 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 to Oia Caldera Path (Path 9)?
- 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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