Thera hotels

Thera (also spelt ‘Fira’) is one of Greece’s most picturesque towns, with spellbinding sunset views from the top of Santorini’s famous caldera (a large, half-submerged volcano). Many 5-star hotels in Thera capitalise on this selling point by running along the top of the ridge or cascading down its sides.

Those looking to stay close to Thera’s atmospheric city centre will find midrange accommodation around the central street of Dekigala, near the palatial-looking Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral. Hotels here range from the modern, minimalist Central Fira Hotel to the historic Atlantis Hotel. With a never-ending list of buzzing bars and restaurants to explore in the town’s winding streets, you’ll never be left wondering where to go or what to do.

Many hotels in Thera are adults-only hotels. Families looking for cheap places to stay will be more likely to find accommodation among the city centre’s apartments and villas, including Tzekos Villas, which boasts one of the largest swimming pools on the caldera. Another good option is to book your stay in the village of Firostefani, a 10-minute walk from Thera’s city centre, where you’ll find excellent deals on traditional family-friendly accommodation like Villa Firostefani.

Catering to couples and honeymooners is the upmarket village of Oia, on Santorini’s northern tip and a 25-minute drive from Thera. While accommodation here isn’t cheap, you can’t beat it for romance. Guests based here at the Katikies Hotel are treated to spectacular sunset vistas and caldera views, while having access to the area’s swish restaurants, modern art galleries and upmarket hotels.