Top Things to do in Oia
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Oia, South Aegean
Oia is carved out of the cliffs, and visitors can see houses built for Venetian sea captains as well as the more typical "cave houses" of the villagers. You’ll find the pure white buildings with colorful roofs that are typical of Greek architecture, and you’ll probably enjoy poking around the town. But don’t breeze through in an hour—you must stay for the sunset. It’s legendary. Watch from a café, or, better yet, from a boat—you’ll be spellbound.
Restaurants in Oia
1. Atlantis Books
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5.0 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By pitsbrgher - Jacksonville, United States
I frequent bookstores when I travel, and this unique venue did not disappoint! Descending the curved, carved staircase, you are greeted with a hobbit-hole type door, and the store opens up behind it. Strewn with books, and decorated with quotes on the furniture, walls and ceiling, you can find real gems! Books are one of my souvenirs from my travels, and Hemingways favorite book, James Joyce’s The Dead (as it was advertised in this store) was one of my takeaways from this charming stop on Santorini. Take your reading material of choice to the rooftop reading room for a relaxing view of the caldera and natural light to enjoy your read!
2. Santorini Mysteries
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
A tour that offers unique insights of Santorini and it's lifestyle from the 1920s onwards. Those hidden places that show the life of local people Famous Building construction,and amazing photographic views. A tour to create Santorini memories that suits your needs and your budget.
3. Santorini Private Day Tours
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5.0 based on 122 reviews
Probably the best way, one can discover the many places of interest, picturesque views, historical structures and archeological treasure in the Santorini island, is to take Santorini private tours. What sets private tours apart from the regular Santorini tours you hire, is that with private excursions, you can customize your tours to suit your preferences, time and budget. Our company specializes in private tours for years with experienced and friendly guides, comfortable and fully air-conditioned vehicles and all this at the best prices.
4. Barbarossa Sailing
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5.0 based on 472 reviews
5 hours (daytime or sunset) - or full day - sailing tours around the Caldera. Book a private or semi-private tour and Sail with us like true pirates do!!
5. Atlantis Oia Dive Centre
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5.0 based on 79 reviews
Cousteau Dive Centre in Santorini, we offer diving excursions around Caldera and Volcanic Islands, diving courses of PADI and SSI, Private diving tours and Private snorkelling. Best location on the island, we start from Amoudi Bay and go all around Caldera and Volcanic Islands of Santorini.
6. Epilekton
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5.0 based on 186 reviews
Unique Art pieces, Curiosities,Handicrafts,World art Established at 1991 Find us at Oia's central square, Santorini.
Reviewed By Sunflower_and_Daisy
This adorable store in Oia is riddled with interesting items collected by the owner with love, as well as sells original artworks that make for a unique souvenir of this beautiful island. Walking through the store you will be transported into the past accompanied by stories of the owner. Collectors and passersby alike will find something here that brings them joy.
7. Stardust
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
8. The Pirate Private Fishing Tours
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5.0 based on 198 reviews
Enjoy a real fishing experience around the Caldera and discover the most beautiful beaches and picturesque gulfs of Santorini. With our fishing tour, you can uncover hidden fishing spots, go swimming in inaccessible beaches and hot springs, go snorkeling to admire the Caldera’s underwater life. Discover Santorini with your private boat and an expert captain and fisherman that will let you in on the island’s secrets. Experience first hand the Santorini hospitality and uncover the geological history of the island; relish the beauty of the Caldera and visit Thirassia, the two volcanic islands and the white island. Taste the local wine and savour a meal with traditional greek dishes and fresh fish as the main dish -we grill on board the fishes caught during the fishing tour. You can choose between a morning and a sunset sea excursion.
9. Amoudi Bay
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4.5 based on 3,828 reviews
Reviewed By stardust2newyorkcity - New York City, United States
Ammoudi Bay feels like a quintessential Greek island experience to me. You can walk a rustic path from the town of Oia down to the bay...smelling donkey doo-doo then entire way and chatting with fellow travelers and locals along the way. Once down at the water's edge there is a path for walking around the rocky coast and exploring a bit...you can watch the famous Santorini sunset from here...AND you can have an amazing lunch at the Sunset Ammoudi Tavern--here you can gobble sun-dried octopus, grilled squid, fried red mullet, fried sardines and anchovies, and grilled whole scorpion fish--absolutely wonderful! We love Ammoudi Bay and the restaurants down here...be sure to come down here if you visit Santorini, it has the best views and best dining on the island.
10. The Castle of St Nicholas
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By R6874UWjoshuap - Wilmette, United States
This place is absolutely amazing! This is the spot from where people take pictures of the famous Oia windmills, although many people know this and take advantage of this making it a very popular destination for tourists during sunset. Best time to go here would be after dark. You'll have the place to yourself and get the gift of seeing the beauty of Santorini being bathed in ambient light!
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