LOCATION - Firostefani was a perfect location away from all the tourists in Fira. About 2 block walk to taxi pick up and drop off. Also parking for rented ATV or car parking Perfectly nestled between Fira and Omerovigli with restaurants on both sides.
VIEW - The view was amazing. No need to fight the crowds in Oia to see the sunset. It’s right out your window/patio. You are on the Caldera. The view is gorgeous.
ACCOMMODATIONS - What you see is what you get. Unit was beautifully decorated. Cleaning service cleaned your unit daily with clean towels, soaps, etc. air conditioning worked great and always had hot water.
HOST - Nick greeted us at check in and went over things to do in the area, answering all our questions. Georgia made us reservations to go on a Catamaran (a must do). Always in communication through WhatsApp (texting).
** SUGGESTIONS -
1. if you like adventure, we walked up the trail to Oia - 6 miles, about 2 1/2 hour walk (follow the walkway in front of the unit). Leave early (cooler). We left at 7 a.m. A bit earlier the better. Talk about a beautiful walk along the cliff side. *Bring lots of water. Stay hydrated. Wear good walking shoes.
At a point halfway, you walk the road then back up into the cliffs to Oia. When you get to Oia, you have early unobstructed views from tourists to take beautiful pictures.
Shop the shops before they get crowded. Then walk down to Ammoudi Bay. Once at bottom, cross through a restaurant and walk along the cliff side to a beautiful swimming hole and jumping rock off of the adjacent little island that has a chapel. You have to swim to the front of that island to see the chapel. So wear a bathing suit under your clothes. (Backpack with towel and water highly recommended). Later lunch at one of the restaurants. We walked back up the roadway vs the steps. Or take the donkeys back up. Ride bus back to Fira (bus only goes to Fira from there). Or Restaurant can call you a taxi as they don’t hang out down there.
Riding the bus atleast once is a must, quite the adventure. Lol.
2. Rent a ATV and ride to the Black Beach and surrounding areas, stopping at wineries/towns along the way. Lounge chairs with umbrellas everywhere. Free just order something from their restaurant. They will bring out to you.
3. We made reservations for a 6:00 a.m. taxi pick up to go to airport. Pick up was there in Firostefani where you get dropped off upon arrival.
We found a Taxi station in Fira next to the bus depot. We talked to a driver and made the reservation He was On time and early. They have cards there, so pick one up so you can call.
4. If you need Covid test before you leave, there are two in Fira we found near the bus depot. Be sure to download the “Visit Greece App” for document info necessary.
Lots to do and this Airbnb is located in the perfect location with never ending views.