For example, the footpath from the cruise ship docks at Fira Skala up to Fira has over 600 steps. The steep hills and lack of footpaths are just some of the challenges. Walking on Santorini is more an excuse for a vigorous activity than a legitimate means to get around. If you're going to walk around Santorini, be prepared for a major workout © Starcevic / Getty Images Walking If taking a taxi to spend a day at a beach, you can ask the driver about a pickup later in the day. You can easily call for a taxi or you can use the Uber app. Most places to stay will also pick you up at the ferry port for about €10 ($12) if you arrange it in advance. Fares are reasonable: from the port in Athinios up to sprawl of accommodation around Fira is €10-€15 ($12-18). You’ll find them at the airport, the ferry port and at a taxi stand near the main bus stop in Fira. Ask about e-bikes, which are becoming more available on the island, unless the many hills fit into your training scheme for the Tour de France. Still you can easily rent a bike on the island from multiple sources. Add in drivers maniacally speeding to make up for time spent stalled in traffic and the challenges multiply. Steep twisting roads and very narrow lanes with myriad blind curves are just some of the challenges to riding a bike on Santorini. This only compounds the crush of riders in summer when demand easily outstrips the supply of seats and you may have to wait a while for your turn.īuses meet all ferries in the port of Athinios, but service down to the port is sporadic, so you’ll need to check schedules in advance of your boat. Incongruently for an island where journeys are measured in minutes, the buses are those typically found on long-distance coach services complete with narrow entry doors. from the main town of Fira to the beach town of Kamari buses run every 30 minutes throughout the day, with last buses late in the evening. Run by the national collective KTEL, services run throughout the day and you can get to most important places on the island, including the airport, for about €2 ($2.30 fares vary slightly depending on the distance of the trip). The bus is a great way to navigate Santorini but you'll have a long wait during peak season © Vladimirs_Gorelovs / Getty Images BusĪ comprehensive network of buses covers Santorini.
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