Workout Description

Difficulty Level: Easy

This long but easy hike gives you a chance to walk from Fira to Oia (one end of the island to the other) through picturesque villages with absolutely stunning views of the bright blue Aegean Sea. The beginning is easy to find once you top the hill where cruise ships dock.

Our group completed the walk in four hours and took quite a few picture breaks, then had a delightful lunch and took a taxi back to the dock.

From EarthTrekkers.com:

STARTING POINT: FIRA
The hike “officially” starts at the Atlantis Hotel in Fira. You can use Google Maps to find your way here, or simply start where ever you choose in Fira. Part of the fun of this hike is exploring the towns along the way, so feel free to leave the official walking path if you see something interesting.

Once in Fira, walk north towards Imerovigli. For the entire walk, if you keep the water to your left then you know that you are moving in the right direction. Occasionally, there will be trail markers on the walking path, but these are few and far between.

More from Earth Trekkers: https://www.earthtrekkers.com/hike-fira-to-oia-or-oia-to-fira-santorini/

From Greeka.com: The hiking path from Fira to Oia is the most popular trail on the island. The unique hiking route allows visiting some of the best viewpoints on the caldera as well as passing through the picturesque villages of Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia.

It is about 10 km long and it usually takes up to 5 hours. It is considered a fairly easy hiking path and it is beginner-friendly. In Santorini, hiking during the early morning or late afternoon hours is recommended if you visit the island during the summer; thus, you avoid the burning midday sun since there is usually little to no shade. It is also advised to bring water and snacks so that you don’t have to search for shops in the villages.

You may also combine this path with Skaros rock starting at Imerovigli. Shorter hiking paths are also available, including the Old Harbour Trail, also known as Karavolades Stairs. The trail is 588 steps in total, which you can climb on foot or ride a donkey to go down and use a cable car to go up. If you choose to go on foot, the path can be quite tiring and you will probably need 1 to 3 hours.

Biking tours, organized hiking trips, horseback riding, and other amazing tours and activities are offered for those who want to explore the caldera by themselves or in groups.