Fira holidays, Santorini Holiday rentals- villas & apartments to rent in Fira
Fira is the capital of Santorini one of the most popular and prettiest villages in the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It sits on the west coast of the island, opposite the volcano and the two volcanic islands, Palaia Kammeni and Nea Kammeni. Fira it is famous for its whitewashed houses that cling to the multicolored volcanic cliffs which stretch up from the the underwatwer volcanic crater. In fact, Santorni was devastated by an enormous volcanic eruption in 1613 BC that gives its unique landscape today.
When people think about Santorini, it's the views of Fria with its spectacular panoramas, romantic sunsets and the volcanic-sand beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. The resort, being the capital, has everything you need for your self catered holiday rental with banks, supermarkets and some fantastic cafes, bars and restaurants.
| At a glance... | |
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| Volcanic beaches | ✔ |
| Towering multi-coloured cliffs | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Scuba diving | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Mountain biking and hiking trails | ✔ |
| Vineyards | ✔ |
| Airport | Santorini (Thira) International Airport |
Things to see & do in and around Fira
Fira and Santornia is packed with things to see and do whilst on your holidays. Most of the island attractions are easily accessible by bus or car if you have rented one and others will require some short hikes!.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| See the Akrotiri Archaeological Site and museum | ✔ |
| Trek to the top of Santorini Volcano | ✔ |
| Take a boat to Nea Kameni islandwhich is the head of the volcano | ✔ |
| Visit Akrotiri Lighthouse | ✔ |
| Spend a day in the cliff top city of Oia | ✔ |
| Hike to the top of Profitis Ilias mountain and visit the monastery | ✔ |
| Explore the pretty village of Pyrgos | ✔ |
| Hike the Caldera trail between Fira and Oia | ✔ |
Our view on Fira holidays
Fira is one of the top resorts throughout all the Greek islands thanks to its wonderful location perched on the top of the volcanic cliffs looking onto the volcanic islands. A superb destination for family holidays or a romantic escape, with dramatic scenery, great food and wine and plenty of sunshine.
