Route & information
Location: Volcano – Old Port of Fira
The open water swimming route of the Santorini Experience is 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
Start/Finish
The start* will be given in the water at the small harbor of the volcano. The finish will be at the pier of the old port of Fira under a specially designed finish arch. A pool-type ladder is available for your exit.
Along the route, there will be experienced lifeguards and floating vessels for the safety of the swimmers. If you feel unwell or cannot continue, wave your hands up and down or head towards the nearest floating vessel.
*Swimmers will be transported by boat to the starting area.
Other Information
The race will be timed. Swimmers will be divided into different categories depending on the final number of participating swimmers, and there will also be a separate categorization for those wearing wetsuits (wetsuit category).
Athletes must be at the old port at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time.
Participants can use the cable car connecting Fira to the old port.
Spectators can descend to the port via the stairs or the cable car, or enjoy the race from any point in Fira or Santorini that "overlooks" the volcano.
