Thing to do
Palea Kameni Hot Springs
Fira, Santorini
About Palea Kameni Hot Springs
Boat trips from the caldera stop off Palea Kameni, where swimmers cross a short stretch of cool sea into a cove fed by warm sulphurous springs. The water stains swimwear a rust colour. Boats anchor offshore, so a comfortable swim is required.
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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 doNea Kameni Volcano
The active volcanic islet in the middle of the caldera, visited by boat from Fira.
Information source: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Good to know
- Is Palea Kameni Hot Springs worth visiting?
- Palea Kameni Hot Springs 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 Palea Kameni Hot Springs?
- 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 Palea Kameni Hot Springs?
- 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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