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Thirasia

Oia, Greece
Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Oia
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Islands
Traveler Description: If you are on Santorini for a vacation, take the time to visit Thirasia, and not just with the tourist boats if you can. It is like stepping back in... more »
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Oia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Thirassia is a small islang, but very interesting. Visit the old churches, swim at Riva or Corfos, walk on the top with excellent view !!! More

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Washington, DC
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I read the reviews of people who visited the harbor where the tour boats stop and were underwhelmed. I had an entirely different experience taking the local ferry from Amoudi and the local bus to Manolas village for a leisurely lunch at the Panorama restaurant. Wandering through the town was like stepping back in time, with no other tourists and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I suggest taking one of the day boat cruises to get here, and there's a fair few seaside restaurants, or you can climb the walk way up to see the Panoramic restaurant! More

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Paris, France
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

a few minutes away from the Island of Thira, its an island you want to see from a yatch!! More

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Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This island is usually packaged as part of the volcano explorer day trip which is a total must. We hit this island in April and got a strong sense of it being unprepared for that rabid race called tourists. Captain John's is a must do. But take the time to wander up the coastline and you get the feeling of... More

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Santa Monica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

I give this three stars because it's very pretty, however, being trapped in this island after volcano tour is not the best way to spend my vacation. The tavernas are nothing to write home about and I skipped the mule ride to the top, because quite honestly, it seems dangerous! I wish we would have skipped the trip and simply... More

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Parikia, Greece
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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i didn't know much about thirasia until i found myself on a small ship with a bunch of friends on our way out to visit nea kameni & the hot springs. thirasia was our last stop and since i had just eaten breakfast before we left fira i skipped the tavernas (and later heard they were wonderful!) and trekked up... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

We came to Thirasia as a part of the Volcano tour. We had a nice lunch, but that is about it. Nothing else to see, I suppose you could have climbed up to the village, we were not up to it. I would skip it next tim. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

After a boat trip and summit of the volcano, a swim in the heated sea water around the volcano, a relaxing lunch at Restaurant Cadouni was a great way to see Thirasia. The view of the rest of the caldera from Korfos was amazing More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

I recommend that you go by the captains restaurant and go to the better place. More

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