Firostefani Ruins, Santorini

Basically, the entire island is an archeological site with a few exceptions. The road from Firostefani to Imerovigli has its own "surprises". Some of the traditional houses with their hard, smooth walls moistened by water and ground, that were partially dug into the soft tephera, were destroyed by the earthquake in 1968. The remains of those settlements are still there today and serve as a reminder of what happened decades ago.

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Sight Name: Firostefani Ruins
Sight Location: Santorini, Greece (See walking tours in Santorini)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Santorini, Greece

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Creating your own self-guided walk in Santorini is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Firostefani and Imerovigli Walking Tour

Away from the crowded Fira yet close to the famous Santorini caldera, there are two small settlements: Firostefani and Imerovigli. Each of these gorgeous neighborhoods has something unique to offer, and thus represents an attraction in its own right.

The quaint village of Firostefani, whose name translates as "The Crown of Fira", is now considered a suburb of Santorini's capital,... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

Fira Walking Tour

Although widely known as Santorini, the famous Greek island in the Aegean Sea is officially called Thira or Thera. It is the alternative pronunciation of the latter that gives Santorini's modern capital Fira its name.

Founded at the end of the 18th century, the city is built on the "eyebrow" of the 400-meter high caldera on the western edge of the semi-circular island. From this... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

Oia Walking Tour

The main attraction of Santorini island, Oia is a scenic coastal town hanging on the northwestern tip of the rugged clifftop overlooking the Aegean Sea. The idyllic setting of narrow alleyways and white-washed, blue-domed churches is complemented by charming, traditional Cycladic houses built on the lip of the caldera (volcanic crater filled with water) as well as cave homes in the niches carved... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles