Discover Fira
Fira or Thera is located on the west side of the island of Santorini in Greece. This cultural centre is the capital of the island and offers a host of museums and galleries to see. With spectacular views of the Aegean Sea, great shopping opportunities and a lively nightlife, head to Fira for your holiday in the sun.
Fira beach holidays
There may not be a beach at Fira, but there are a number of excellent beaches within easy reach. Why not hop on a bus and head to the popular beach at Oia. A beach holiday in Fira would not be complete without a visit to the black beaches along the east coast of the island, which includes Monolithos, Avis, Kamari, Perissa and Perivolos. The popular Red Beach on the south side of the island offers an interesting backdrop of red and black slabs of volcanic rocks. With warm waters and soft sands, it provides an ideal base for family holidays.
Explore Fira
There is a whole host of things to do on a holiday in Fira, why not walk around the maze of cobbled streets, marvel the blue domed churches, browse at the shops and pick up a souvenir. You could take the kids around the museums on a family holiday to Fira or sit in a local café and admire the breath-taking dramatic views. Why not take a cable ride or a donkey taxi down the steep cliffs to the town on your Fira holiday. For a great day out with the children on your holiday to Fira, head to Perissa where there is an excellent water park or you could try go-karting or mini golf.
A holiday in Fira provides an ideal base to explore the island, so why not hire a car and head to the Oia Village, a picturesque and peaceful village that boasts a fantastic sunset. For a great cultural experience on your holiday, Fira is close to the Minoan village of Akrotiri where you can see one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Why not visit Ancient Thera on your Fira holiday, a town dating from the Archaic to the Roman era. Fira comes alive in the evening, with a good selection of tavernas, bars and nightclubs – so what are you waiting for – book your Fira holiday today!
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