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7 Tips on Performing the Fira to Oía Hike, Santorini

July 16, 2019
Fira to Oía Hike in Santorni Island in Greece
Fira to Oía Hike in Santorini Island, Greece
Fira to Oía Hike in Santorini Island, Greece

One of the Seven Crucial things to do in Santorini is the outstanding and famous Fira to Oía Hike. It is an incredible hike that offers a true taste of Aegean experience, the volcano landscape and the villages of Firestefani and Imerovigli.

The hike includes pieces of everything, it has a spectacular, cliff-top walking, azure Aegean sea as far as your eyes can see amd spetacular viewing point of the Caldera. The Fira to Oía hike is crucial for your Santorini Adventure and if your are all about outdoor adventure, the hike from Fira to Oía should be on your to do to list, when being in Santorini Island in Greece, even if it is only for 48 hours in Santorini.

Sister and I did the hike from Fira to Oía as part of our 10 Days Greece Itinerary.

The hike from Fira to Oía is well-marked; it should not be a problem with getting lost. I recommend doing this by sunrise our as early as you can. If starting the hike at midday, the receptionist in the hotel will wonder where your mental health went. The same applies to the old man in the church halfway to Oía, that saved us from the burning sun with a private tour in the church and a glass of lemonade.

7 Tips on Performing the Fira to Oía Hike
One of the View Point of the Hike

7 Tips on Performing the Fira to Oía Hike

performing the Fira to Oía Hike
Performing the Fira to Oía Hike

Time needed: 3 hours and 35 minutes

7 Tips on Preforming the Fira to Oía Hike

  1. EARLYBIRD

    Start the hike as early as possible, in that way you will not be beaten up by the sun and the sweltering heat.

  2. TRAINERS

    Yes, I strongly reccomend trainers!
    I went with my Nike Free 5.0, which was perfect.

  3. BRING WATER

    There are not many places to buy water, bring enough with you.

  4. BRING CAMERA

    There are breathtaking places where you want to take photos and also maybe catch your breacth for a second or two.

  5. BRING SUNSCREEN

    There will be no shades whatsoever.

  6. ENJOY THE WALK – NO RUSH

    Appreciate this grande view of the Caldera and the Aegean sea it is spetacular. Most likely you will not have time to do a seond walk.

  7. SMILE YOU ARE IN SANTORINI

    Yes, be grateful for this amazing nature and this amazing day! Enjoy this hike from Fira to Oía alone or with loved ones!

  • 48 hours in Santorini is a short time, but still time for Oía, Imerovigli, Read Beach & Santo Vinery. Things to do in Santorini are endless, but with limited time in Santorini, you have to prioritize to do the best things to get the ultimate experience of the most beautiful island in the Aegean Sea.

Fira to Oía Hike in Santoirni Island


Distance: 10 km
Time: 3 – 4 hours

ROUTE DIRECTION / EXPLANING

Start off at the Archeological Centre in Fira and head northwest toward Firostefani and the Church of Saint Gerasimos. While there are often many tourists to start, most stop fairly early and you’ll soon find yourself surrounded only by the splendor of Santorini.

Follow the inland road through the village of Firostefani; you will pass the Covent of Saint Nicholas, a remarkable monument, and continue through Imerovigli, enjoying the astonishing views of the famous Skaros rock (if you’re feeling adventurous, its an exciting climb offering some of the finest views). The Skaros Restaurant in Imerovigli is ideal for a gourmet break.

Continue north past the Chapel of Saint Antony and the Chapel of Prophet Elias (both worth a visit and make for a well-deserved break with mesmerizing vistas of Thirasia and the Caldera), along a short stretch of road and then dry stone walls until your reach the picturesque sight of Oia.

– From the: Best hiking trails on Santorini island

If you want even more details about how to hike from Fira to Oía then check out the blog to EarthTrekkers.com

They did a great blog post about the hikse as well.

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My name is Pauline, and I'm a Norwegian girl who started to explore the beautiful world for some time, and now I can't stop. I have to see what's out there. I love discovering new places, meeting new people, have crazy experiences and unique stories to tell. Life is for living, and I like living in adventures.

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