Updated July 19, 2022
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- Guided trips to notable wineries on Santorini Island
- Top-Rated Lodgings in Santorini
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The Cine Kamari is considered one of the top outdoor movie theaters in Europe, and it is undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy activities to engage in on Santorini. It is situated in Kamari, which is around a 12-minute drive from Fira and approximately 20 to 25 minutes from Oia. All films are popular current films in English, shown with Greek subtitles. Doors open at 20:30 however you should arrive by 20:00 (unless it’s a particularly popular movie, or the final day of a movie’s run, or a Sunday – in which scenarios you should line up by 19:30). Even on a warm day, it can get chilly at night. Plan to bring a sweater or lightweight jacket, but staff will provide blankets if requested “
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Example MOVIE SCHEDULE from last year
- September 6-8: MAMMA MIA!
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Julie Walters - September 9-15: This link points to the IMDB page for the movie The Green Knight.
Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton - September 16-19: Free Guy
Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery - September 23-26: Cry Macho
Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam, Fernanda Urrejola - September 27-29: The Suicide Squad
Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney - September 30-October 13: No Time to Die
The film stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Christoph Waltz, and Ralph Fiennes. - October 14-20: Dune
Tomothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård
September 20-22: Information about the musical MAMMA MIA! is shown Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Julie Walters
Cine Kamari: The Basics
- Cine Kamari is open from May through October.
- The schedule for movies at the Santorini Cinema is typically released around two months before.
- Tickets are €10 in cash only at the door and bar. The entire group needs to be present when purchasing tickets (as you`ll go straight into the theater). Advance online bookings are not accepted.
- Doors open at 8:30pm. Movies begin at 9:30pm. I generally suggest arriving by 8:00pm. If it’s a popular movie, the final day of a film’s run, or Sunday, you should get in line by 7:30pm.
Cine Kamari: Getting There
Bus: There’s a bus stop directly across the road from the cinema. For June through September, there should always be a bus heading back to Fira after the movie gets out. For May and October check the bus schedule to ensure there’s a late bus. To get to Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani will require changing buses in Fira.
Taxi: Getting a taxi late at night can be difficult. Be prepared for a long wait. Ordering and planning a taxi in advance (perhaps through your hotel) is advised. Or arrange a ride with Welcome Pickups Santorini.
There’s plenty of parking near the cinema if you have a rental vehicle. But then you can’t enjoy drinks from the bar, which is half the fun.
Cine Kamari: Food and Drinks
At the Cinema: There’s a bar and concession stand inside. They serve beer, wine, beverages, soda, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn, nuts, chocolate bars.
In the vicinity of the Cinema:” Metaxi Mas, considered one of the top rated restaurants in Santorini, is situated a brief drive from the outdoor motion picture theater. (But it’s not within walking distance.) Combining an evening meal and a film is about as picturesque an evening as I can envision – but you’ll need an early seating at Metaxi Mas, so get reservations no less than a week in advance. The lodging facilities of Kamari are within walking distance of the venue. The lodging facilities of Fira are not accessible on foot
The Kamari Open Air Cinema
