A small town that has almost merged with the capital of the fabulous Santorini. It is a unique area that preserves the silence and pristine splendor of the charming Greek island.
The historic city of Santorini is a modern micro-city that focuses on the comfort of tourists and vacationers. Firostefani has a well-developed tourist infrastructure and over the past few years has seen the emergence of many good, state-of-the-art hotels. Today the town is characterized by low-rise buildings. There are no American high-rises or ultra-modern architectural experiments, similar to the European cottages.
Appeared as if from a fairy-tale world of Mediterranean myths and legends, Cycladic houses and stylized in this style of new buildings, inside are equipped with high-speed Internet and satellite TV, air conditioning and all available for residents of megapolises, services. Convenient and the fact that the city is located near the international airport. Living in Firostefani, the vacationer does not need to book a transfer to the capital of the island and from there - to the airport. The beauty of Firostefani is the availability of quality services and a moderate number of tourists.
Advice of seasoned travelers: Firostefani is a perfect place for honeymooners and those who are looking for harmony of spirit or who are tired of the noise and dust of the capitals.
The original name of the town, "the crown of Fira", means almost nothing today. It is not a center of tourism, there are no unique artifacts. But that's what makes Firostefani interesting. The town is dozens of minutes from the capital of Santorini. It is enough to rent a car to be the luckiest tourist. It is like living in a luxury suburb: to the center at a stone's throw, but around - blessed silence. If you want to experience the beauty and allure of nightlife in Fira, there's no better place on the island than the reasonably priced and comfortable Firostefani.
In Firostefani there is no noise of the capital. On the contrary, here is a place for finding balance in the soul, there are great places for a romantic vacation.
It is the coziness of Firostefani that makes for the perfect holiday in this luxury resort for the whole family, including the little ones or the elderly.
There are a large number of hotels and small hotels-houses. Taverns, cafes, shops with souvenirs. And all this is equipped with modern facilities. If you want to relax with your loved ones without too much fuss - Firostefani is first on the list of cities in Santorini.
From Firostefani it is a short drive to the museums of Akrotiri or to the beaches of Perissa. The border between Fira and Firostefani, Imerovigli is almost non-existent. There is a very conventional division of towns. The boundaries are sometimes known to the natives, but even they hardly pay any attention to these conditional boundary markings. Although there is an invisible division between the "capital" residents of Santorini and the Firostefanians.
The only engine of progress in Firostefani remains tourism, thanks to which they build new houses and pave roads. But there are many tranquil wilderness areas that can be reached without much effort.
Not everyone travels from quiet Firostefani to other parts of Santorini. And that makes sense. It is here that sunsets can compare in beauty with those in Iya. It's all about the fact that nature has remained little touched here. The simple life of a Greek town is fascinating with its unhurriedness and absence of the flow of time. Around - the wonderful houses in the Cycladic style and gentle, warm sea.
There is an expert opinion that among other places, it is in Firostefania the best view of the caldera - the volcano basin near the capital of Santorini.
For all those who are looking for an experience of inner emotions or who want to reduce the flow of information and pressure of megapolises - Firostefani is the right place. A perfect place to find the meaning of life and relaxation.
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