Nea Kameni

There are three ways to get on and off the Old Port of Fira, but none of them are ideal: either climb the stairs, ride a donkey or a horse up the stairs, or take the cable car. We chose to walk down the 588 steps passing donkeys, horses, exhausted tourists climbing up, and dung, so we recommend wearing comfortable, close-toed shoes. We found the donkeys to be a toursit-trap because they were treated cruelly and they were very dangerous for those on foot. As for the third option, which might be the most comfy, it can also be hell to get on if a cruise comes at the same time that you want to get on.