Santorini buses are all airconditioned, wellmaintained, and spacious. This map shows resorts, beaches, points of interest and sightseeings on santorini island. Guide to the local festivals, cultural events and festivities. Download the free official guidebook pdf file about santorini, pages 14123. Santorinis buses ktel there are frequent buses ktel that go to all the villages of the island. Athinios is the main port on the island and it is accessible from fira town by bus in about 15 minutes.
Detailed and highresolution maps of santorini, greece for free download. Santorini island map geography of santorini island map of. Fira to oia, volcano hike, pyrgos to ancient thira, akrotiri to red beach. The bus in fira leaves for the port an hour before a ferry leaves and arrives. If you zoom in on openstreetmaps you can see the bus stops in e. See the best attraction in thira printable tourist map.
Santorini, a magical land in the heart of the aegean sea, is one of the most celebrated holiday destinations in the world. On the second day, you visit fira, the capital of santorini. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in santorini. Santorini santorini bus routes santorini coins santorini hot springs santorini local products santorini cave houses santorini traditional villages santorini map santorini folk museum santorini beaches thirasia argyros mansion museum akrotiri archaeological site santorini hiking routes atlantis the lost city santorini. Positioned in the cyclades islands about 70 miles north of crete. The island, earlier known as stongili was a victim of a volcanic eruption in 1500 bc which is said to be the main cause of the destruction of minoan civilization.
From the map, you can see the volcanic structure that, before. Free printable pdf guide to santorini santorini the best view in the world. Map of santorini oia, beaches in santorini greece on this page you are provided with a map of santorini, information about the hotel location, as well as distances of the strogili hotel in oia santorini from beaches, shops and transportation hubs. The bus from the port will help you reach fira in just 20 minutes and drop you at the station. Thira introduction walk self guided, santorini, greece. Santorini bus schedule for 2020 timetables santorini. Being in possession of 23 buses, we always try to serve our islands visitors and residents. Colorful cave houses and hotels, restaurants and shops make up the beautiful mosaic that welcomes thousands of visitors daily. Pocket guide to santorini santorini hostel caveland. Santorini local bus schedule and connections to all main towns of the island. Fira is the islands bus hub, with departures for most villages, as well as the airport and ferry port.
The duration of the journey depends on the type of the ship and can be anywhere between 5 to 11 hours. Remember to ask the rental company for a map of the island and directions if you need them. Can you tell me where the strogili is located on this map. Ktel santorini buses has a good website with schedules and prices. A catastrophe that erased the minoan civilization gave birth to this truly unique and beautiful place. Though there are many taverns, bars and clubs kamari has a far more relaxed atmosphere than thira. Santorini bus schedule for 2020 timetables santorini secrets. There isnt a formal bus system or network it seemed more privately owned more than anything, like someone decided to buy an old coach bus and decided to start running a route. Athens public transportation map i lioup alimos argyroupoli e l in ko peristeri anthoupoli aghia marina. A quick overview on the bus system in thira, santorini. The local buses of santorini are the best and cheapest. Though there are many taverns, bars and clubs kamari has a far more relaxed atmosphere than t. Aug 11, 2019 santorini local bus schedule and connections to all main towns of the island.
Being in possession of 23 buses, we always try to serve our islands. Section 14, second row up from the bottom, next to the telephone icon. Guide to the archaeological site of ancient thera the entrance to the archaeological site of ancient thera is from the northwest. In this article you will also find a guided hike in santorini i would recommend if you are looking to book one. Jun 22, 2008 thira santorini tourist map near thira, greece. Santorini free guide free printable pdf guide to santorini. Maybe santorinis most popular village, especially during the famous sunset. All the ktel buses go to the main bus station at fira. You will easily find a taxi waiting at the ferry port if you arrive in the daytime. All buses basically fan out to all points from fira town. Santorini bus map santorini message board tripadvisor. Thanks to its beauty, this destination is very popular among international celebrities.
You will also find in this section a selection with the best restaurants, cafe, bars and. I could be wrong, but it definitely doesnt feel like any other bus system networks ive seen. Santorini italy tourism 2020 travel guide top places. Fira town bus station return to the main bus station, which youll probably be familiar with by now. The driver of our bus smoked inside the aircond bus. Here you have to change bus if you want to go to oia if you want to go to akrotiri you dont have to go all the way to fira to change, you jump off at the crossroad to akrotiri and change bus there to find out time, the bus comes from fira and will take aprox. Athens tourist attractions map millions of travelers from around the world would come to athens each year to see the beautiful ancient sites of parthenon up close. Here is a list of the main hiking routes in santorini. Greece 1 walking tour maps of firathira and oia with bus routes, 2 rental car info with a driving route from fira to santos winery, pyrgos kallistis, perissa beach, oia, and 3 sailing tours around the island. There are also numerous daily departures for akrotiri 1. Santorini airport location and interactive map using the map. But other than the parthenon, there are several other interesting sites to discover in the city and the.
Large santorini maps for free download and print high. Fira has the main bus station which is also the final stop. Santorini, also known as thera or thira, is a volcanic island, the southernmost island of the cyclades there are villages on santorini and fewer than 14,000 people, a number which swells during the summer months when santorinis famous beaches are clogged with sun worshipers. How to take the bus in thira, santorini the fantasia. The santorini island is a true wonder in the middle of the mediterranean sea. To clarify, the map below is centered on santorini airport. This is one of the most spectacular greek islands part of the cyclades group, so called because they form a circle around the ancient island of delos. Travelling by bus within santorini is not without its quirks. In summer buses leave fira regularly for oia, with more services presunset 1. The bus route map is normally on the printed timetable from the fira town bus station. Large santorini maps for free download and print highresolution.
Santorinis local buses are called ktel buses and they operate all months of the year. So if want to use the buses its most convenient to stay there 1 journey instead of two. Santorini free guide free printable pdf guide to santorini santorini the best view in the world. The first of these lies to the left of the entrance. From the map, you can see the volcanic structure that, before exploding, formed a single island. Passengers traveling to oia are kindly requested to get. If you are looking for a map of santorini airport then please use our map shown below. Santorini, also known as thera or thira, is a volcanic island, the southernmost island of the cyclades. There are villages on santorini and fewer than 14,000 people, a number which swells during the summer months when santorini s famous beaches are clogged with sun worshipers.
Passengers traveling to oia are kindly requested to get the bus from the fira bus station. This is one of the most spectacular greek islands part of the cyclades group. Furthermore, you can use the map in a variety of modes. The ultimate travelers guide on how to get to santorini.
Quite a few of us waiting at the bus stop decided to call a. Schedules change, buses get crowded, and the island is hilly so pay attention and hold on. Authentic colors of fascinating santorini traditions, mentality and way of living. There is a map for every route, with details about the difficulty, altitude, starting and finishing points as well as some photos from the hike. Ancient thera in ancient thira we can see all the stages of society development in santorini and the settlers. This village is often described as a crowded place as it is the transportation hub of the island. You may find the bus schedule at the link above as well. Bus routes and stops santorini message board tripadvisor. Ktel buses carry out daily bus routes to almost all destinations. Santorini santorini bus routes santorini coins santorini hot springs santorini local products santorini cave houses santorini traditional. Within the site, apart from the buildings that belong to the archaic, hellenistic and roman periods, we will be looking at the ruins of three churches. Santorini, as one of the most popular islands in greece, proposes many tours and activities including visits to the volcano by boat or jet ski, bus rides around the island and visits to the most beautiful places such as oia village, the red beach, the ancient site of akrotiri and more.
Kamari is a seaside village on the southeast side of santorini, an island that is part of the cyclades group of greek islands. Brotherleelove, i tried to find clues for the location of strogili but cant find it. Santorini road map and village maps santorini forum. Having your own wheels is the most convenient way to explore the island during high season. Transportation around santorini island is made easy by an efficient, affordable bus system. Since 1988 we connect all the villages of santorini to eachother. Times, tickets and the first and last buses from fira, oia, perissa, perivolo, kamari and other towns of the island. The cost for a one way ticket ranges from 25 to 50 euro.
Maps of towns, villages, beaches, ferry ports, airport, and wineries in santorini, greece. Feb 16, 2017 transportation around santorini island is made easy by an efficient, affordable bus system. You will easily find a taxi waiting at the ferry port if. Heres a map of the island and a link to the bus company. Santorini island map geography of santorini island map. Santorini is one of the most popular greek islands. Use the ships tour bus rather than a public bus because the ship has many buses to handle the high volume of passengers returning to the ship. Get the free printable map of thira printable tourist map or create your own tourist map.