Santorini Cable Car
| Santorini Cable Car Τελεφερίκ Σαντορίνης | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Recreational |
| Location | Fira, Santorini |
| Country | Greece |
| Coordinates | 36°25′13″N 25°25′49″E / 36.42028°N 25.43028°E |
| Termini | Old Port (Gialos) Fira |
| Elevation | lowest: 0 m highest: 220 m |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Services | Fira and Old Port |
| Built by | Loula and Evangelos Nomikos Foundation |
| Construction begin | 1980 |
| Open | 1982 |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Municipality of Thera |
| Operator | Municipality of Thera |
| Carrier capacity | 6 passengers |
| Ridership | 1200 passengers per hour |
| Operating times | 07:00–23:00 (summer), varies seasonally |
| Headway | Every 20 minutes (summer) |
| Trip duration | 3–5 minutes |
| Fare | 2025: €10 (one way), €5 (children), €5 (luggage) |
| Technical features | |
| Aerial lift type | Pulsed Gondola |
| Manufactured by | Doppelmayr |
| Notes | Percentage of ticket proceeds supports mule drivers and local development |
| Vertical Interval | 220 m |
The Santorini Cable Car, locally known as the Teleferico, is a pulsed gondola lift connecting the Old Port of Gialos (Scala Pier) to Fira, the capital of Santorini, Greece. It provides a vital transportation link for cruise ship passengers and locals, offering a quick and scenic ascent up the island’s steep caldera cliffs.