Top Things to do in Oia
Top 10 Shopping 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. Mnemossyne Gallery
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5.0 based on 147 reviews
Unique variety of fine art photography and jewelry, all astonishingly handmade by local artists. The gallery has a very harmonic atmosphere in an elegant cave house located only a few steps before the Castle and the famous sunset spot in Oia.
Reviewed By AnaV1979
Small and kinda hidden shop just next to the famous Oia's castle, with great art gems. You can find rare, beautiful gold designs of jewellery and fine photography. Def a must visit for gallery lovers.
2. 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!
3. Asterias
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We search for unique jewelry designers from around the world to bring our customers a unique selection and unforgettable experience of purchasing handmade designer jewelry...
4. Maria Baba Vida
5. Aquamarine Jewelry
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By hurley_forever - Winnipeg, Canada
The window displays caught my eye, so I came in and wound up buying a beautiful set of rings made by a Greek artist. They had really unique pieces, and the gentleman that helped me was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
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. Earth Vibes 'n' Spirit Mystic Gates
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
9. It's a beautiful day
10. Steps to Art
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Steps to ART is the new gallery of Oia, located at the old Oia, under Saint Nikola’s Church on the caldera. Already known for the great metal sculptures of Nikos Hitoglou and his volcanic sand jelewery, Steps to ART also host the unique silver of Giorgos Polyzos, the excelent paintings of Aggeliki anthimidou, Irene Goulandris and many other Greek artists artwork.
