Thousands of visitors come to Santorini just to experience the famed Sunset in Oia, one of the island's major attractions. A small town precariously perched on the crescent-shaped volcanic cliffs of the island, Oia has been a popular sunset-watching spot for centuries. A major stop for cruise ships touring the Aegean, the town gets quite crowded by mid-afternoon. It's best to arrive early in the day, leaving plenty of time to explore the town's narrow streets and find the best place for watching or photographing the setting sun. The western side of the town offers the finest views and attracts the majority of visitors, so claim your spot as early as you can. Make Sunset in Oia part of your personalized Oia itinerary using our Oia attractions planner.
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The sunset in Oia is no more or less beautiful than the sunsets elsewhere. It is the combination of the setting sun, the calm seas, the blue domes and the crowds all too excited about it, that makes..... more
The sunset in Oia is no more or less beautiful than the sunsets elsewhere. It is the combination of the setting sun, the calm seas, the blue domes and the crowds all too excited about it, that makes..... more »
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Worth the visit to see the sun set in a magical area. Sunset (July) was 8:40pm but the streets were pretty busy with tourists looking to capture the perfect photo. There’s plenty of space and good...
Worth the visit to see the sun set in a magical area. Sunset (July) was 8:40pm but the streets were pretty busy with tourists looking to capture the perfect photo. There’s plenty of space and good... more »
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