Santorini cable car, Aerial tramway in Fira, Greece.
The Santorini cable car connects the old port with the town of Fira, rising about 220 meters (720 feet) along the cliff face. Each cabin holds around six people and the journey between stations takes about three minutes.
The cable car opened in 1982 thanks to an initiative by the Loula and Evangelos Nomikos Foundation to improve connections between port and town. The system was built by an Austrian manufacturer and aimed to modernize transportation in the area.
The cable car operation maintains connections with local traditions by sharing revenue with mule drivers who previously provided the main transportation service.
You can ride at any time of day, with easy access from either the port or the town center. It is best to travel during the quieter hours of early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
The system shares its revenue with local mule drivers who for centuries operated the same route for passengers. This arrangement helps preserve an income source for people who have adapted to the newly built infrastructure.
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