Oia, whose name is pronounced Ia in Greek, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages in Greece. Located in the north of the island of Santorini, in the Cyclades, this postcard-perfect village is world-famous for its whitewashed facades and churches with striking blue domes.
Even if you don't know its name, you have surely seen photos of the village of Oia in the Cyclades!
With its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and Orthodox churches with magnificent blue domes, this village on the island of Santorini is like a postcard... It is, in fact, the stereotypical image people have of Greece worldwide.
A victim of its own success, this village of a few hundred inhabitants is overrun with tourists throughout the beautiful season.
Oia is located on the island of Santorini, in the Cyclades archipelago, in the Aegean Sea. It is particularly notable for being perched above the Caldera, a true volcanic caldera submerged by the sea and surrounded by cliffs.
In addition to its picturesque houses and churches, this destination owes part of its fame to the magnificent panoramas it offers over the other islands and the caldera.
Another local peculiarity lies in the troglodytic houses carved into the volcanic rock and suspended in the void. Oia has also preserved some traditional oil mills, now transformed into bars or residences.
With all these attractions, this village is a highly sought-after destination for tourists from around the world, particularly Asian couples who come here for their honeymoons and wedding photos!
Romantic as can be, Oia is also renowned for the beauty of its sunsets. As evening falls, tourists flock there, and a certain bustle fills its streets.
One last piece of advice for those who wish to share one of these magnificent sunsets with their loved one: avoid the peak tourist season...
Author Audrey on 16 September 2021
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