Is Santorini easy to walk around?

Santorini's towns are compact with narrow, winding roads, making walking an easy way to get around. Just make sure to keep an eye out for mopeds – these tiny motorized bikes are allowed on both the street and the sidewalk.



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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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Cruise passengers that like to explore ports independently will be happy to know that most highlights of Santorini are easy to explore on your own. You will find almost all you need to discover Santorini on your own as you step out of the tender boat at the pier in the port of Skala.

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The hike takes between 3 and 5 hours depending on how fast you walk and how often you stop. If you do a side trip to Skaros Rock it will add at least an hour. The hiking trail from Fira to Oia is just under 10.5km (6.5 miles).

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The hike between Fira and Oia follows the rim of the caldera. The views are stunning. It's easy to do the hike without a guide but a walking tour can make it more interesting.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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The best way to get around Santorini is on foot or by bus. You'll see that it's easy to walk around the tiny seaside towns, but the bus is best to get from one town to another. There are KTEL bus routes from Fira (the capital city) to many different destinations around the main island.

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Walking and hiking in Santorini
  1. The example of Santorini. ...
  2. “Roads” of thoughts and emotions. ...
  3. For beginners and “insiders” / Four hiking trails with special interest.
  4. Fira –Imerovigli – Oia. ...
  5. Foinikia –Kira Panagia – Kouloubos. ...
  6. Pyrgos(Tower) – Prophet Elias Monastery – Ancient Thira. ...
  7. Pyrgos(Tower) – Megalochori.


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Santorini is definitely one of the more expensive Greek islands, there's unfortunately no getting around that!

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The best area to stay in Santorini is the west side of the island in the towns of Fira, Imerovigli, Firostefani, or Oia. This is where the famous cliff views are, and it is the most expensive and premium area on the island.

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Transport: How To Get Around On Santorini. The towns in Santorini (such as Oia and Fira) are small enough to be walkable by foot for restaurants and most other things, but if you want to do some exploring outside of town you'll need transport.

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Escape Oia and Fira. Get out of these hot spots and head to the lesser-known parts of the island: Emborio, Finikia, Colombo Beach, and Pyrgos all showcase the charm of Santorini without the packs of people.

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The famous 600 steps of the traditional road that connect the old port with the town of Fira. The walk is about 20-30 minutes, depending on your physical condition.

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The walk through the narrow streets of Fira is a typical representation of the most common characteristic of the Cycladic islands, the small shops packed one next to the other, the pebbled streets, the traditional houses with the small blue and sun-burned verandas and of course the amazing view which distinguishes ...

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There are just 25 taxis in all of Santorini and they are very hard to come by. Your best bet is to hail one in the street as they are almost never waiting at the Fira taxi station. Taxis at the Santorini airport line up just outside of Arrivals. There are sometimes a few.

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Spending 2 days in Santorini allows enough time to do a quick tour around the island, sightsee in a couple of villages, and spend an afternoon on the beach or on a boat. If you want to take it slow, you should add a third day to your Santorini weekend to relax poolside at your villa and stroll around the nearby towns.

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If you're planning a trip to Santorini, there are a few things you should know about the cost of your journey. On average, a trip to Santorini will cost around $1,500-$2,000 per person for a week-long stay.

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It depends on what kind of person you are, but I'd say four days will at least give you a fair taste of what Santorini has to offer. We stayed for 4 nights last June and felt we had enough time to do what we wanted to do - Ancient Thera, Akrotiri & the walk from Fira to Oia.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning. How much money will you need for your trip to Santorini? You should plan to spend around €175 ($185) per day on your vacation in Santorini, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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