LOCATION

FIRA | SANTORINI ISLAND | CYCLADES

Cori Rigas Suites in Santorini is located at the Caldera of Fira, the island's capital since the 19th century. The town is 7 km away from Athinios port, with traditional houses built at the foothills on the west side of the island, and provides view to Thirassia, and Palia and Nea Kameni [the Volcano].

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ABOUT FIRA

An introductory tour to Fira will include the Orthodox Cathedral of Ypapanti Sotiros, the area surrounding the churches of Agios Ioannis (glebe of Patmos Monastery) and Agios Minas (Lower Fira), the Archaeological Museum, the Prehistoric Museum of Thera, the Cultural Centre "Megaro Gkizi" (17th c.) hosting cultural events throughout August, the Bellonio Cultural Foundation housing a library numbering 35.000 books, the "Petros Nomikos" Conference Centre, and the restored fortified watchtower known as "Goulas of Delenda".

Explore Santorini Cultural Events

To this day, the picturesque town of Fira still bears the mark of its long lasting occupation by the Venetians, evinced by the Frankomachalas quarter on the north part of town, the Catholic Cathedral, and the Lazarite and Dominican Monasteries, influences that you will see and sense during your strolls around Fira.