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Skaros Rock – View of Oia loop from Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras)

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Skaros Rock – View of Oia loop from Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras)

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Skaros Rock – View of Oia loop from Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras)

04:31

14.6km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

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349 m

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

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1.15 km

Thira (Fira), Santorini

Highlight • Settlement

Thira, also known as Thera, is the vibrant and picturesque capital of Santorini. Perched high on the cliffs, this charming town has iconic whitewashed buildings, blue-domed churches, and stunning views of the caldera.

Its narrow streets are dotted with boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to explore. You'll find plenty of accommodation here too.

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1.52 km

Skaros Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Perched on the northwestern edge of Santorini, Skaros Rock was once home to a medieval fortress that protected the island from pirates. It now stands as a mesmerising ruin overlooking the Aegean Sea.

The site offers a unique geological display of volcanic formations and ancient buildings carved into the rocky landscape.

Skaros was the capital of Santorini until the 18th century, when the town of Fira took its place.

The ruins are a great place to explore and watch the sun set over the sea.

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3.96 km

Church of Agios Markos

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Orthodox Church of Saint Markos. The church was built on the site of the original church, which was built, rebuilt.

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4.96 km

View of Oia

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6.56 km

Church Overlooking Oia

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Beautiful church overlooking Oia. Stunning at sunset and a quieter place to watch the sun go down.

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7.21 km

Chapel With View of Oia

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From this chapel, Oia is within your grasp

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7.56 km

Oia, Santorini

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Nice hiking trail on Oia

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10.3 km

A chapel dedicated to the prophet Ilias on the crater trail between Fíra and Oía.

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14.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.68 km

4.06 km

3.43 km

1.38 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

7.71 km

4.51 km

1.74 km

476 m

152 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 28 July

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Comments

September 19, 2025,Santorin - Von Fira nach Oia, Calderaweg
Luckily, the ferries to Naxos weren't running today.
So we took the bus to Fira and were able to enjoy this dream tour.
On the return trip, the bus to Kamari was very crowded. Luckily, we arrived a few minutes before departure and even managed to snag a seat.

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We made the return trip easily with a public bus for €1.60 per person. made. Bus runs every 20 minutes.

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June 11, 2022,Von Oia nach Fira
Hike on Santorini along the crater rim from Oia to Fira 😎🚶‍♂️☀️
Beautiful views, lots of sun and lots of wind 😊👍🙋

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The hike from Fira to Oia along the volcanic crater is a must. You won't get views like these again anytime soon.
The detour to Skaros is worth it, but not a must.

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Don’t rush this walk. The views are stunning and there are enough places to stop to eat/drink. Or buy fresh fruit 👍😁
The hike from Fira to Oia is the Santorini classic par excellence. Constant views of the caldera, barren, volcanic mountains and the probably most photographed place Oia are the highlights. Unfortunately, there used to be more cool and simple taverns to stop off at, which have now had to give way due to the new construction of luxury apartments.

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Today was one of the highlights of our cruise: Santorini 😍. Is really wonderful, but unfortunately also very crowded. We took the bus to Oia at 8.30 a.m., but there was already a lot going on. On the hike back to Fira, however, we quickly escaped the crowds. It was a great hike with lots of impressions and a great …

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According to many, this is the tour where you can see everything that makes Santorini special.
So, off we go from the north of the island to Fira.
First through the "old town" of Oia and then up and down to the south. The views are stunning and varied. The condition of the paths also varies greatly, but everything is …

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