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Oia and Amoudia on Santorini

Oia, or Ia as the village is pronounced in Greek, is located on the far north of the island about 15 kilometres from Fira. The village was partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1956 and has not been built up fully yet. The architecture is absolutely stunning and the houses are painted in all the colours of the rainbow, even though white dominates. New houses are built so close to the cliff edge as possible despite the earthquake risk.

 

Oia in Santorini, or Ia as the village is pronounced in Greek.

Oia, or Ia as the village is pronounced in Greek. The port of Amoudia down to the left.

 

Colorful Oia is a must when visiting Santorini in the Cyclades.

Colorful Oia is a must when visiting Santorini.

 

Oia is one of the most beautiful villages I've seen. If I close my eyes to all trade, I might point out, because that is how it is, the trade is in full swing also here, but it does not feel as palpable as in Fira. Oia stands for culture, not kitsch, there are many art galleries and craftsman, and classical music is mostly played at the taverns.

 

The view of Oia on Santorini is one of the most beautiful among the Greek islands.

The view of Oia is one of the most beautiful among the Greek islands.

 

Oia is not only renowned for its unique location, its beautiful architecture and photogenic churches and the sunset is at least as famous, Oia is filled evening after evening by incurable romantics that take photographs and admire the sunset.

 

The ferry ride to Oia on Santorini is one of the most beautiful things to do in Greece.

Oia and the port of Amoudia seen from the sea.




Oia in Santorini equals beautiful whitewashed houses and narrow alleyways.

Oia in a nutshell.

 

The famous church and some of the pastel colored houses in Oia on Santorini.

The famous church and some of the pastel colored houses.

 

From Oia and Amoudia on Santorini you have a nice view of the neighboring island of Thirasia.

Everywhere you turn in Oia, someone is standing with a camera in their hands.

 

Be prepared that the alleys of Oia can be crowded when a cruise ship arrives.

Be prepared that the alleys can be crowded.


Below Oia lies the picturesque and charming port of Amoudia. Amoudia can be reached by a set of steps (avoid riding donkey) or by private vehicle. The road to Amoudia begins at the large car park in Oia.

 

View of Amoudia from Oia. The neighboring island of Thirasia in the background.

View of Amoudia from Oia. The neighboring island of Thirasia in the background.

 

The stairs that go from Oia down to the port of Amoudia on Santorini in the Cyclades.

The stairs that go from Oia down to the port of Amoudia.

 

The waterfront in Amoudia is lined with fish tavernas, the cosiness is lofty. One would think that the tavernas are real tourist traps, but I've never been disappointed when I've eaten in Amoudia. The tavernas are specialized in fresh fish, but they also serve other food.

 

In the cozy harbor of Amoudia below the village of Oia, there are many good fish restaurants.

The port of Amoudia and the village of Oia.

 

If you like to swim off the rocks, follow the path round the corner to the left of the port, after just a few minutes you will reach an inviting bathing-place with rocks and crystal clear water. Off the bathing-place is a small island with an even smaller church called Agios Nikolaos. It is possible to climb up on the island and dive straight into the wonderful sea.

 

The church and rock bath of Agios Nikolaos to the left of Amoudia on Santorini.

The church and rock bath of Agios Nikolaos to the left of Amoudia.




The rocks in Amoudia under Oia on Santorini.

The rocks in Amoudia under Oia. Fira in the background.

 

On Santorini, you can dive and snorkel above the sunken city of Atlantis.

Swimming above the sunken city of Atlantis tickles your stomach.

 

It is an amazing feeling to swim or snorkel here. Diving down to the bottom is impossible, because here we are talking about deep. The feeling of swimming above a sunken city (Atlantis) makes it tickle a little extra.

 

The small sandy beach of Amoudia on Santorini.

The tiny beach in Amoudia.

 

Do you like to snorkel, this is the best place in Santorini to do it. If you do not like bathing-places with rocks, just go to Katharos beach which is quite close to Oia.

 

ACCOMMODATION IN OIA

 

Book good hotels and pensions with swimming pools in Oia on Santorini.

In Oia you can live in a very classy way if you want.

 

Just as in Imerovigli the difficulty is not to find a hotel, the difficulty is to choose hotel. The range is huge, and almost all of the hotels belongs to the higher price levels, although there actually are budget hotels too. Below are some suggestions.

Book Anemomilos »

Book Caldera Villas »

Book Strogili »

Book other hotels in Oia »


WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU VISIT OIA

 

Don't miss Katharos beach when you visit Oia on Santorini.

Don't miss Katharos beach, which you can read about here »


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