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Fira is the capital of the island of Santorini, built on the edge of a cliff which is in fact, the rim of a volcanic crater, the 'Caldera'. FIra is approximately 900 feet almost 800 broad zigzagging steps up from the port and harbour. You can either walk! take a donkey ride up the winding steps or take the easy route and pay a few Euro for the cable car ride. Climbing the steps on the back of a Donkey has been a tradition on Santorini for years, although from 20 years ago when the cable car was opened many travellers have taken the more modern mechanical ascent.
In common with much of Santorini island, Fira suffered in the earthquake of 1956. The town has approximately 1500 permanent inhabitants, although during the siummer season this number can be doubled in minutes just by the docking of one of the many cruise ships which make Santorini one of their ports of call.
There are a huge number of hotels, apartments available in and around Fira, plus many bars restaurants and cafes to cate for almost every taste and budget. And shopping? you will not be stuck for a choice of Jewellers, and shops offering just about every souvenir you could ever need!
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Atlantis Hotel and Caldera View - Santorini at Latitude 36.417508 / Longitude 25.431209.
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