Oia is the most famous village of Santorini, 11km away from Fira, to the north part of the island. Globally renowned for its enthralling sunset, it deserves the title of the most beautiful village of Santorini. Situated on top of a cliff, it opens up to an astounding view over the volcano of Palia and Nea Kameni and the island of Thirassia. Its traditional character with whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, and blue domed churches create an amazing frame. In Oia, you will find a variety of amenities from restaurants to cafes and shops with its busiest area being the main pedestrian street. Sightseeing in Oia involves the Maritime Museum, ruins of a Venetian fortress, and art galleries. From Oia’s small port Ammoudi, small boats take you to Thirassia island.
The everlasting beauty of Santorini island attracts thousands of visitors every year being among the top tourist destinations in the world. Its wild volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and beautiful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the crown jewel of Greece. Santorini's initial shape during ancient times was round. It got its present shape in about 1,650 BC due to a severe volcanic eruption that vanished half of the island. Today, half of Santorini caldera is submerged, which makes it the only sunken caldera in the world.
Each island in the Aegean has its own identity of unique wild beauty and rich cultural heritage. Some of these pristine islands are for the most part unexplored, such as Chios, Lesvos, Samos and Thasos, while others display a very vibrant day and nightlife and is where the heart of tourism beats, such as cosmopolitan Mykonos, Santorini with the most mesmerizing sunset, Rhodes with the biggest square in Europe and the Achillion palace of princess Sissy, and Paros and Ios with their whitewashed alleys and welcoming turquoise beaches.
Being among the top 20 tourist destinations worldwide, Greece is synonymous with 3 things: history and ancient civilization, amazing landscapes and top touristic destinations. Greece is so wealthy in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored. Holidays in Greece is the ultimate experience all year round. It offers a great pallet of experiences; the warm sun, the crystal clear beaches, the dramatic nature, the rich culture and the renowned hospitality along with the unique culinary experience of the Mediterranean diet.
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