Oia hotels - The myth of Atlantis

In the middle of the Aegean Sea is located the beautiful and unique island of Santorini. It is the ideal place to spend your summer vacation to as it easy to find great accommodation which will make sure that you will enjoy the most out of the great view, the Greek sea and the sun. In this matter, Oia hotels are well known as you can find Santorini apartments available for rent and have great view from your own room; this way you can get the most out of your summer experience.
 Although there are indeed amazing facilities and services available to the visitors, there are way more reasons in order to travel there. One of them is the rich history of the island which goes back many thousands of years. An interesting theory regarding the history of Santorini is the one that connects it with the famous legend of Atlantis.

View from Oia, Santorini

While there are several places that have been considered as the land of the famous Atlantis, Santorini is the one gathering the most votes. The main reason that researchers believe is closely related with the volcanic activity that took place there. To be more specific, in the ancient years the island had the shape of a circle. Later on, the volcano erupted, causing half of the island to disappear in the water and giving it the shape that it still has nowadays. The interesting fact that connects them is that Plato put Atlatis approximately in 1500BC, the time that we know that the eruption occurred. In 1960’s the research that was conducted in the area of Caldera has proven that a tectonic plate is located exactly underneath it. Later, more research has been conducted with purpose to find some proof that would connect it to Atlantis; however that was hard due to the frozen magma that exists in the underwater area of Santorini. Of course, there is no actual proof of whether or not Atlantis even existed; nonetheless if it was actually Santorini. However, this idea proves the long and rich history of the island.

Nikos Villas in Oia

When you decide to visit Santorini you should definitely be careful regarding your accommodation there. One of the best areas in which several of Santorini apartments are offered for rent is Oia, a small village in the edge of the island. Among the rest of Oia hotels, Nikos Villas is a favorite one as it offers a great combination of luxurious rooms and breathtaking view. By staying there you will get the chance to enjoy the most out of the famous sunset of Oia in your own comfort and convenience, avoiding on the same time all the spots that are packed with tourists. Last but not least, the relaxing atmosphere will allow you in the end of every day to relax and get rid of all the tension and the tiredness.

Room in Nikos Villas in Oia, Santorini

Altogether, Oia is one of the best places that you can choose for your stay. Whether you choose one of Santorini apartments or one of Oia hotels, it is certain that they will offer you great services and facilities, while the graphic village and the natural beauty of the area will make every single moment there unique.

Oia Hotels - Enjoy a pleasant stay in Ianthe Apartments & Villa and visit the Maritime Museum of Oia

The Maritime Museum in Oia

During last years the island of Santorini has managed to become one of the most popular destinations worldwide. The reasons are many and among them are the great view, the delicious cuisine, the history of the island and the Santorini apartments that offer top quality of services to their guest. On your search for a place to stay, it is important to make the right choice in order to take the most out of this unique experience. One of the best places is Oia as this beautiful Santorinian village can offer you not only breathtaking view but also a great variety of Oia hotels in order to choose the one that will best cover your needs. One of the best is Ianthe Apartments & Villa, as it has plenty of different types of accommodation and it provides to the guest many different services for a pleasant stay.

The view from Ianthe Apartments & Villa in Oia, Santorini

While staying in Oia, you should definitely visit the Maritime museum as this way you will get the chance of a different view of the now famous island of Santorini. Before the touristic breakthrough Oia used to be a great center of sailors and captains. What they did is that they were using their fleets in order to trade goods all around the Mediterranean; they were actually so good that they end up building a lot of luxurious mansions which are still standing nowadays all around the village. The museum itself was built in one of those mansions, after restoration and now it is home to many different exhibits like rare photographs, drawings of the old santorinian ships, seamen’s chest, old maritime equipment as well as rare figureheads and many others, all of which were donated by the locals. It might sounds little bit boring but the truth is that through this visit will make you feel like a part of Santorini’s history, which is actually a long one going back many many years.



This visit at the museum will be even easier if you decide to stay in one of Oia hotels. This way you will be able to choose the day and time that will be the best for you, while you will also be able to use it as an alternative once that you will want to break the everyday routine.

Ianthe Apartments & Villa in Oia

One of the best Santorini apartments located in Oia, is the Ianthe Apartments & Villa. What makes it special is that it combines many different types of accommodation, such as rooms, apartments or even private villas while one the same time it provides top quality services to all of its guest. A major advantage of this hotel is its location, as it provides magnificent view which you can enjoy even while sitting right next to the pool. Altogether, the great services, the landscape and the possibility to choose the best type of accommodation according to your needs, is a great reason why you should choose this hotel as the place to stay during your vacation.
Altogether, no matter if you will pick one of Oia hotels to stay in or any other Santorini apartments, you should bear in mind that getting to know the rich history of the island will be a great plus for your trip. It is practically what divides the tourists and the traveler and while a tourist can easily forget about his trip, a traveler has always some special memories from every place that he visited. The best thing is that Santorini is an island that has the potential to find a special spot in the heart of every visitor.