Oia

Travel Guide

Oia featuring a sunset and a coastal town
Oia
Oia featuring a coastal town and a windmill
Oia featuring general coastal views and a coastal town
Oia showing a luxury hotel or resort, a coastal town and general coastal views

Oia Travel Guide Video

Take a sunset stroll through this picturesque village and experience Greece at its romantic best.

Oia is the epitome of Greek island perfection. This charming village on the northern tip of Santorini has been a magnet for photographers and artists through the centuries, as well as a popular tourist destination, with plenty of hotel accommodation and restaurants offering traditional-style hospitality to the hordes of seasonal visitors.

The village overlooks the sparkling Aegean Sea and its maritime heritage is reflected in the many elegant two-storey sea-captains’ houses, or "kapetanospita", that share space with the more modest workers’ homes. The pretty whitewashed buildings with their traditional blue painted doors are set into the cliffside in a delightfully ramshackle fashion, dotted here and there with church domes and windmills. Some of the dwellings are built into the rock itself to provide a cool living environment sheltered from the excesses of the summer heat.

Not surprisingly, this picturesque village continues to lure professional artists, and there are several galleries where you can browse the artworks and maybe treat yourself to a precious souvenir of your visit.

One of the best ways to explore the narrow, winding streets is on foot. Stop to admire the bell tower of the Church of Panagia of Platsani, or discover Santorini’s maritime heritage at the Naval Maritime Museum, which houses a wealth of fascinating objects from the island’s seafaring past including seamen’s chests, historic photographs and maritime equipment.

As evening falls, take a walk down the steep path to the port of Ammoudi, and choose a table at one of the pretty tavernas to watch the sun set over the horizon as you tuck into a feast of freshly caught seafood washed down with delicious local wine.

There is a bus service from the island capital Firá to Oia, but many visitors prefer to take a taxi or rent a car.

Andronis Arcadia Hotel

Andronis Arcadia Hotel

5 out of 5
Oia, Santorini, Santorini Island
The price is P26,961 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P26,961
P31,629 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Andronis Arcadia Hotel
Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas

5 out of 5
Oia, Santorini
The price is P25,350 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P25,350
P29,800 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (435 reviews)
"Amazing property, we had such a nice time everyone working there was so accommodating and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Definitely would recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World

Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World

5 out of 5
Oia, Santorini, Santorini Island
The price is P49,561 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P49,561
P57,295 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santorini. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews)
"Spectacular property. Impeccable service. One of a kind experience!"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Katikies Santorini - The Leading Hotels Of The World
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Nikos Villas Hotel in Oia Santorini

Nikos Villas Hotel in Oia Santorini

Oia, Santorini, Santorini Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"This place is exceptional! The best of the best! Definitely staying here again - had the time of our lives."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Nikos Villas Hotel in Oia Santorini
Oia Vista Houses

Oia Vista Houses

Laoyda-Oias road, Santorini, Thira
Stay at this aparthotel in Santorini. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Santorini Caldera and Athinios ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Amazing place! Great staff! I have traveled many places and the team there is amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Oia Vista Houses
Nano Oia Villas

Nano Oia Villas

OIA SANTORINI 1,1 1, Santorini, Aegean Islands
Stay at this villa in Santorini. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Santorini Caldera and Athinios Port ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"The location of the property was great, and we got help carrying our luggage in and out of the property, overall a very nice experience staying at the property."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Nano Oia Villas
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