After we spend a nite, we decided to go for the island tour. Of course the best place to be in Santorini is Oia. We checked out, put our bags at the reception, and off we go by bus. The bus stop is just in front of the villa.
Can't wait to be at Oia it's the nicest spot in the island.
Once there, we spend some time for photos then we back to the villa picked our bags and we took the 3.30pm cruise back to Athens. Then we spend a nite at Pireus Hotel before we back to Istanbul.
It's a short trip to Santorini, but it's worth it for me. I'll come again one day.Insha Allah!
Can't wait to be at Oia it's the nicest spot in the island.
Oia, pronounced Ia, is the most famous of all villages of Santorini. It is known throughout the world for its quiet life and fantastic sunset, and is certainly the most beautiful and picturesque village of Santorini. The village is also situated on top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view over the volcano of Palia and Nea Kameni and the island of Thirassia. Oia is situated on the north of the island, 11 km away from Fira.
It is a traditional village with charming houses in narrow streets, blue domed churches, and sun-bathed verandas. Its streets have plenty of tourist shops, taverns, cafes, and other shops. Oia is much more quiet that Fira and the busiest area is the main pedestrian that runs along its length. At the entrance of the village is a car park where visitors can leave their vehicle and enjoy long walks in the picturesque paths. The volcano from here is much less imposing but you can still get some gorgeous views.
Oia has several cultural attractions like the Maritime Museum which houses a small library, items from the maritime life of the area, and the vestiges of a Venetian fortress. Many artists fell in love with the area and settled there. For that reason, the village of Oia has many art galleries. Oia also has a small port, Ammoudi, which can be reached by a set of 300 steps leading down. There, small boats can take you opposite, to the island of Thirassia. The beach of Armenis is also located there. Taverns in Oia offer visitors tasty meals of fresh fish.
Once there, we spend some time for photos then we back to the villa picked our bags and we took the 3.30pm cruise back to Athens. Then we spend a nite at Pireus Hotel before we back to Istanbul.
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