South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece

Places to visit near Firá

Firá is a town in South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece, home to about 2,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 forts & heritage, 22 beaches & coast and 10 churches. The must-see places are Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (1 km), Archaeological Museum of Thera (1 km) and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (1 km).

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Firá, Aegean
Firá, South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Firá at a glance

Location
South Aegean district, Aegean, Greece
Population
about 2,376
Coordinates
36.4211° N, 25.4309° E
Places within 50 km
92 (21 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Firá

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Firá

65 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Nea Kameni (4 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nea Kameni · river spot · South Aegean · ~4 km
  • Palea Kameni · river spot · South Aegean · ~7 km
  • Agios Nikolaos · river spot · South Aegean · ~8 km
  • Thirasia · river spot · South Aegean · ~10 km
  • Pachia · river spot · South Aegean · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Kardiotissa · river spot · South Aegean · ~54 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Firá

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Castle of Skaros (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Firá

57 beaches & coast within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Xiropigado (4 km); the best-known is Perissa Beach (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Firá

30 churches within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Firá

27 caves within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Cave Hause (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Firá

21 museums within 100 km of Firá. The closest is Megaro Gyzi Museum (1 km); the best-known is Archaeological Museum of Thera (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Firá

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Firá
  2. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Thera · museum, South Aegean
  3. 1 km Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist · church, South Aegean
  4. 1 km Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church · church, South Aegean
  5. 2 km Castle of Skaros · heritage site, South Aegean
  6. 1 km Agios Nikolaos · church, South Aegean
  7. 1 km Back to Firá

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How to reach Firá

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    Within 15 km of Firá

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Firá by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1565Nea Kameni (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1360Castle of Skaros (2 km)
    Beaches & coast2257Xiropigado (4 km)
    Churches1030Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (1 km)
    Caves1527Cave Hause (1 km)
    Museums921Megaro Gyzi Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Skaros (2 km)
    Other attractions03Shipwreck Olympia / Inland (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Faros Akrotiriou-Oias (Thiras Thesi Kalnteras) (3 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chozoviotissa Monastry (78 km)
    Temples01Demeter Temple (85 km)
    Parks01Άλσος Σαγκρίου (86 km)
    Waterfalls01Routsouna Waterfall (97 km)

    Firá: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Firá?

    Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist (church, about 1 km), Archaeological Museum of Thera (museum, about 1 km), Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Agios Nikolaos (church, about 1 km), Castle of Skaros (heritage site, about 2 km), Santorini (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Firá?

    92 places on Spotwander: 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 forts & heritage, 22 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 15 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Firá?

    Nea Kameni, about 4 km by road; Palea Kameni (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Firá?

    Castle of Skaros, about 2 km by road; Argyros Mansion (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Firá?

    Xiropigado, about 4 km by road; Vourvolos Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Firá?

    Start in Firá, visit Archaeological Museum of Thera, then Catholic Cathedral Church of Saint John The Baptist, then Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, then Castle of Skaros, then Agios Nikolaos, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Firá?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Firá

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Firá’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Firá on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.