Oia, Fira and Imerovigli: Exploring Santorini's Caldera Villages
A guide to Santorini's iconic cliff-top villages, famous for whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and caldera views, all an easy day trip from Kamari.
Oia: the postcard of Santorini
Oia, on the northern tip of the island, is the Santorini of postcards: whitewashed cave houses, blue-domed churches, windmills and boutique shops along marble lanes. Visit in the morning to enjoy the village before the crowds, and stop at Ammoudi Bay below for fresh seafood by the water.
Fira: the island's capital
Fira sits on the edge of the caldera with spectacular views of the volcano. Explore its shops, galleries and cafés, ride the cable car down to the old port, and visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. Buses from Kamari reach Fira in around 20 minutes.
Firostefani and Imerovigli
A beautiful caldera walking path links Fira with Firostefani and Imerovigli, quieter villages with some of the most breathtaking views in Santorini. It is one of the best things to do in Santorini for free.
Why stay in Kamari
Staying in Kamari gives you a relaxed beach base with better value accommodation, easy access to the airport and quick connections to every caldera village for day trips and sunset evenings.
Stay at Elea Sun Hotel in Kamari
Studios, apartments and suites with private balconies and kitchenettes, minutes from Kamari Beach.