Santorini Holidays in Oia

Oia Santorini Hotels

Santorini is a dreamland for tourists and the island is usually filled with a lot of holiday makers. Oia is a picturesque small town in Santorini, which is famous as the most beautiful and culturally rich place in Santorini. There are many luxury Oia hotels, family run accommodation and basic rooms to let, so there is something to suit all budgets in Oia, which is a hub of activity in the high summer season. 

Oia Santorini

The streets of Oia are all interconnected with each other. There are many small back streets that really should not be missed. They all lead back to the main streets however, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. Exploring these back streets is a great way to find your way around, see some interesting and more traditional shops and maybe pick up a bargain or two. The narrow streets of Oia offer a lot of shopping opportunities and there are many shops selling well known high streets brand also. It is possible to find a lot of souvenirs, gifts and local handicrafts in Oia.  

Strogili Hotel Apartments in Oia Santorini

Some of the most expensive hotels of Santorini are located in Oia. However, these Oia hotels offer great amenities and luxuries for a relaxing holiday. Many of the accommodations and Oia apartments in Santorini are built into the rock as a cave which is a traditional home in Oia. These privately owned homes are now very exclusive and can be very expensive to buy.

The ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty of the sunset in Oia is close to the Kastro walls. The sun looks breathtakingly awesome as it sets into the Aegean Sea. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful scenes in the world as most of the tourists tell it. The high vantage point will enable to onlooker to enjoy amazing panoramic views.

SAFOWI (Santorini Food and Wine Connection) is a place not to be missed when one is in Oia. Semi private and private tours are offered every day. This is the best place to enjoy the wine culture of Santorini. The tour includes visiting some vineyards and wineries on the island and of course some distinctive Greek wine is also offered during the tour. The tour tells how the indigenous varieties are transformed into the world famous VinSanto, the crisp, bold fresh white wines. Paired with the local traditional dishes, these wines taste heavenly. Cooking classes are also offered for those who are interested in learning the Greek cuisine. Minimum 6 people are required to learn.

Sunset Oia Sailing Day Tour is a very famous tour in Oia. The tour includes yacht excursion and private cruises around caldera bay. The tour also includes seeing the therapeutic waters of hot springs and the famous Red and White beaches. This tour is often enjoyed by newly weds and couples by booking a private cruise.

Oia is located on the northern west side of the island, being at  a 9 km distance from Imerovigli, 11 km from Fira (the capital of Santorini) and 15 km from port of Athinios and Santorini Airport.

Suggested Hotel in Oia Santorini

Strogili Hotel Apartments