Thera by bus via Kamari, is an easy trip. In 17 BC a huge volcanic eruption destroyed the city of Akrotiri, leaving ruins in the upper hills. 1.70 euro by bus per person, leaves from Fira, and takes about 20 min. You are dropped off about 1 block from the beach. Guide books will tell you it is possible to go up to ancient Thira by foot in about 1 hour, however, it is a very steep uphill climb, and once at the top, another 1/2 hour uphill to the ruins. We picked up a bus at an agency, which ran every hour or so for 5 euro each way. A bargin after seeing the steep grade to reach the top. Santorini is a desert like island and I could not imagine a climb in the heat of the mid-day sun with jet lag to boot. Allow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy the ruins. Back down in Thira, we took a walk along the black sand beaches. Populated by boutique motels, each one quite unique, and inviting. A variety of restaurants lines the beach along with sundry shops. Beach chairs with umbrellas rent for 6 euros. Back to the room to sit on the balcony on the caldera and watch the sun set, cruise ships sitting in the harbour and the classical music begins to play at a nearby bar. I am sitting with my wine and cheese, feet up, shirt off, taking in the last of the cool September evening sun.
Dinner at the Shpinx restaurant was excellent. Fresh pasta and steak overlooking the caldera, located in Fira near the church.
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