The postcard village of white houses and blue domes on the northern cliffs.
Address: Oia, Santorini 847 02
Santorini is the remains of a volcano that erupted dramatically around 1600 BC, collapsing into a vast flooded caldera. Oia clings to the cliffs at the island's northern tip.
Its whitewashed cave houses, blue-domed churches and windmills make it one of the most photographed villages in the world. Crowds gather each evening at the castle ruins to watch the sun set over the sea.
May–June and September–October.
Sunrise for empty lanes; sunset for the famous view.
Very busy at sunset in summer.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Early morning for quiet; sunset for the famous view.
By bus or a 3–4 hour cliff hike.
Yes, especially at summer sunsets.
