# Ancient Thera and Kamari

> A Hellenistic and Roman hilltop city on Mesa Vouno, about 369 m above the sea between Kamari and Perissa, with an agora, theatre and temples.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ancient-thera/

A Hellenistic and Roman hilltop city on Mesa Vouno, about 369 m above the sea between Kamari and Perissa, with an agora, theatre and temples. Reach it by a winding 3 km road or footpaths from Kamari; wear sturdy shoes, bring water and allow two to three hours.

- **Nearest town:** Kamari, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 36.3665, 25.4690

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Santorini in three days: Akrotiri, Ancient Thera and the caldera to Oia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-santorini/)

## Nearby

- [Akrotiri Archaeological Site](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-akrotiri/) – 6 km
- [Fira to Oia Caldera Trail](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-caldera-trail/) – 7 km
- [Red Beach, Santorini](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-red-beach/) – 7 km
- [Oia, Santorini](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-oia/) – 14 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ancient Thera and Kamari?

Ancient Thera and Kamari is in Kamari, Greece, at GPS 36.3665, 25.4690. It is about 118 km from Heraklion.

### Can you camp near Ancient Thera and Kamari?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Santorini Camping, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Ancient Thera and Kamari?

Ancient Thera and Kamari is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Santorini in three days: Akrotiri, Ancient Thera and the caldera to Oia.

### What is there to see near Ancient Thera and Kamari?

Places worth a stop nearby: Akrotiri Archaeological Site (6 km), Fira to Oia Caldera Trail (7 km), Red Beach, Santorini (7 km) and Oia, Santorini (14 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ancient Thera and Kamari?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)