Santorini is one of the most famous and beautiful Cycladic Island located in the Aegean Sea about 200 km south-east from Athens. In Santorini there are so many things to do and see in Santorini like deep blue sea, active volcano, volcanic landscape, delightful sunny weather, delicious local wine, breath taking sun set and its beautiful villages like Fira, Oia, Kamari, Monolithos etc.
Fira is the most beautiful and considered as one of the most significant among all villages with about 2000 permanent residents. Fira town is the capital of Santorini Island, which clings to the edge of a cliff at a height of 260 meters and offers the most pictorial representation of the submerged volcano. Pyrgos was the capital of the Island, but early in the 19th century the capital of island was moved to Fira.
Fira is a busy town. During summer and in its high season, the central streets are crowded and filled with all kind of shops, jewelleries, restaurants, cafés, bars and night clubs.
Despite all the tourist traffic concentrated in town, many areas are always quiet. One can find places to relax and enjoy a great view of the island and the surrounding area.
Fira also contains many churches and monasteries such as Panagia tou Rodariou, the cathedral of Hypapandi, the monastery of Panagia ton Dominikanidon, Agios Minas, the cathedral of Christ and the Catholic Cathedral. There is also Megaron Gyzi Museum, which has a great collection of valuable photos of Fira before and after the earthquake of 1956.
Fira has been attracting a large number of visitors from all over the world with various cultural and financial backgrounds. It offers glamorous and luxurious hotels, restaurants, rented rooms, camps, bars, cafeteria and nightclubs for easy accommodation and entertaining visits of offshore tourists.
How to Reach Fira
One can access to Fira by public bus, rent cars and private vehicle. Fira is also connected with public busses to all villages and touristic resorts of the Island.
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