Oia

Description

Visitors to Fira should definitely pay the quintessentially Santorininian town of Oia a visit to experience what is considered to be the most beautiful sunset in the world. While Fira, the Santorinian capital offers fabulous ocean views as well as beautiful sunsets, Oia’s breathtaking views and stunning sunsets are the most famous Santorinian attractions that draw tourists at dusk. Located at the northern end of the Caldera, Oia, with its clusters of whitewashed houses with blue shutters and domes, maze of narrow streets lined with small shops and cafes, is what most tourists picture Santorini to look like. In fact this beautiful town is the most iconic landscape in Greece and tourists in Fira should not miss out on experiencing Oia’s spectacular ocean views and its renowned sunset. The Naval Museum housed in a restored neoclssical mansion might be worth a visit when in Oia.  

Ticket Price

Not applicable

Opening Hour

Not applicable (tourists visiting the town just for the sunset, will have to head to the town at dusk)

Recommended Visit Duration

Around an hour or more

Suitable For

Adults, senior visitors, young adults, families, children

Must See

The stunning sunset, breathtaking ocean views  

Prayer Facilities

Muslim tourists visiting the beautiful town of Oia will not be able to locate prayer facilities, since there are no mosques or Islamic centers in Oia. They may therefore have to find a secluded area in Oia to pray, or if unable to locate one, they will have to return to their hotel rooms at prayer times.  

Halal Food

Although Muslim tourists exploring Oia will not be able to locate Halal restaurants in this lovely town, they will definitely be able to find a variety of seafood or vegetarian options available at the local restaurants and cafés. They will however have to ensure the chosen dish does not contain any non-Halal ingredients prior to ordering.