ORMOS ATHINIOS

Athinios is 8.5 km south of Fira and is a port rather than a village. Backed by stark volcanic cliffs, Órmos Athiniós handles ferry routes between Santorini and destinations including Naxos and Ios, plus Piraeus on mainland Greece. Simple cafes and pizzerias, ice cream stands, and souvenir stores selling jewellery and ceramics cluster around the harbour. Taxis and buses to villages across the island wait near the dockside, and companies offer vehicle car rentals.