The Santorini cable car is the fastest and most scenic way between the Old Port and the capital Fira, gliding 220 metres up the caldera cliff in about three minutes. A one-way ticket costs around 10 euros, but queues build on cruise days. This guide covers the tickets, hours, the queues and the alternatives. The … Read more
The Santorini cruise port is a tender port: ships anchor in the caldera and ferry you ashore by small boat to the Old Port below Fira, from where the cable car climbs to town. With Fira, Oia and the volcano all reachable, it makes a spectacular day. This guide covers tendering, getting up to Fira … Read more
Fira Santorini is the island’s lively capital, perched dramatically on the caldera cliffs, with a famous cable car down to the Old Port, museums, shopping, restaurants and the island’s best nightlife. This guide covers what to do in Fira, the cable car, the caldera views and how to visit the central hub of Santorini. Fira … Read more