What it's like
Imerovigli sits just above Fira on the caldera cliffs, and it is the highest point of that rim. The village is sometimes called the Balcony of the Aegean, a name that fits the view down over the water.
A visit is mostly a walk. Continue uphill from Firostefani, follow the trail markers through the village, and stop at the viewpoints. The path toward Oia passes Profitis Ilias Church, where the trail forks between an easy route and a rougher one with the best views.
Good to know
- Bring water. There are only two shops between Imerovigli and Oia, and they are not always open.
- The walk from Fira to Oia can take under three hours but has steep climbs and unprotected cliff edges.
- April and May are pleasant, with low chance of rain and good weather for walking between towns.
- Dusk crowds build in Oia for the sunset.
Imerovigli
Imerovigli is a village on the caldera rim just above Fira, and it is the highest point of the cliffs. People come for the views over the water and the town below.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera is a Classical-era hilltop site on Mesa Vouno, between Kamari and Perissa. Visitors come for the ruins, the history and wide views over the island.
Fira to Oia caldera trail
A walking route along the caldera rim from Fira to Oia, mixing cobbled village alleys with gravel and cliff paths. It takes in the caldera views the island is known for.
Fira
Fira is the capital of Santorini, a white town of cobblestone streets stacked on the caldera rim. Shops, tavernas, hotels and cafes line the lanes, and most visitors come up from the old port.
Oia
Oia is a cliffside village at the north end of Santorini, known for its iconic streets and its sunset over the caldera. Visitors come for the views and the evening light.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
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