Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rafina*
4¾hr
€58-62
1 daily
Rhodes
13½hr
€30
1-2 daily
Sikinos
2¾hr
€14.10
1-4 daily
Sikinos*
2¼hr
€8
1 weekly
Sitia (Crete)
7hr 25min
€25
2 weekly
Syros
8¼hr
€21
2 weekly
Tilos
9½hr
€30
2-3 weekly
*high-speed services
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
There are frequent bus connections in summer between Fira's bus station and the airport,
located southwest of Monolithos Beach. The first leaves Fira at 7am and the last departs
at 7pm. Enthusiastic hotel and domatia staff meet flights, and some also return guests to
the airport. A taxi to the airport costs €12.
BUS
In summer buses leave Fira at least once an hour for Oia (€1.60). There are also numer-
ous daily departures for Akrotiri (€1.80), plenty to Kamari (€1.60) and Perivolos Beach
(€2.20), and a few to Monolithos (€1.60).
Buses leave Fira, Kamari and Perissa for the port of Athinios (€2.20, 30 minutes) an
hour to 1½ hours before most of the ferry departures, but it's wise to check well in ad-
vance. Buses for Fira meet all ferries, even late at night.
CABLE CAR & DONKEY
A
cable car
( 22860 22977; M Nomikou)
runs (every 20 minutes 6.30am to 10pm June to
August) between Fira and the small port below, known as Fira Skala, from where volcan-
ic island cruises leave. One-way cable car tickets cost €4/2 per adult/child and luggage is
€2. Less frequent services operate outside the peak season. You can make a more leis-
urely, and aromatic, upward trip by donkey (about €5).
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
A car is the best way to explore the island during high season, when buses are intolerably
overcrowded and you'll be lucky to get on one at all. Be very patient and cautious when
