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View of Fira and the caldera

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View of Fira and the caldera

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View of Fira and the caldera

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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Αιγαίου, Greece

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July 24, 2025

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From the port of Skala, you can reach the village of Thira, 300 meters higher up, picturesquely nestled along the crater's rim. Thira is the island's main town. The town is often also called Fira. The 300 meters to the town center can be reached on foot via the famous staircase, with its hundreds of steps (587 steps). Those who find this too strenuous can reach this picturesque town either on donkey back or by cable car.

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Peter.FiHa

October 14, 2020

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Here, too, you simply have a wonderful view of the city and the caldera

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Gimli

April 3, 2020

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The view from the crater rim is simply phenomenal.

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