Thing to do
Nea Kameni Volcano
Fira, Santorini
About Nea Kameni Volcano
Nea Kameni is a bare lava island formed by eruptions since the 16th century. Boats from the old port land at a jetty and a rough 30-minute walk leads up to the crater rim past steaming vents. There is no shade; hats, water and closed shoes are needed.
Nea Kameni Volcano on the map
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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.
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 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 Nea Kameni Volcano worth visiting?
- Nea Kameni Volcano 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 Nea Kameni Volcano?
- 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 Nea Kameni Volcano?
- 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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