The main cobbled street in northern Fira unwinds along the edge of the Caldera, passing through Firostefani and Imerovigli, and ends up at the northern end of the island, in Oia.

The cable car terminal is also located in northern Fira. It is there to facilitate your transport from the top of the cliff to the bay of Fira (the old port), the departure point for various boat tours to the volcano (Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni) and Thirasia island. For your return to Fira, besides the cable car option, you may also opt for the adventure of hiring a mule to carry you up the winding stairway to the town.

Firostefani
Head north along the main road and you will find Firostefani, only 1.5 km away from Fira. The view is equally magnificent as it is in Fira but the atmosphere is clearly quieter. It is a perfect choice for those who want to be close to the intense and cosmopolitan life of the capital, but not in the heart of it. The distance from Firostefani to Fira is not more than a 10-minute walk.

Walking up the road that passes in front of the cable car station you will see a neoclassic building with deep red color. It is Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre, which hosts the majority of international scientific conferences that take place in Santorini, as well as many cultural events.