Oia, also called Ià, is probably the most beautiful and picturesque town on the island. The glowing dome churches and troglodytic dwellings that seem suspended in the void representing Greece perfectly and already form our collective imagination. Built high above the edge of the Caldera, it has small alleys, a spectacular panorama, well-kept shops, nice museums, numerous art galleries and the ruins of the Venetian fortress, giving the town of Oia a unique and fascinating character. In the second half of the 19th century, Oia was a very rich and fully developing center and could trade with Russia, the Levant and Alessandria of Egypt.

A huge shipyard under the cliff. Officers and sea captains lived in beautiful homes on top of the cliff, while sailors lived in troglodytic homes. Unlike Fira, Oia has tried and still tries today to preserve its appeal intact, thus fleeing mass tourism.
 In spite of this, in the main street there are many luxury shops and jewelry stores? and despite this, the appeal of the past is perceived in the air, and from Oia you can enjoy an absolutely unique view over the bay and over the volcano.

¿How to get to Oia"

Bus from Fira:There are tours practically every half hour from 7 to 24, in addition to some night tours. In the low season there is a trip every hour and the last one of which leaves at 20.30.

Scooter and car: They are an optimal solution that allow you to appreciate the landscape without getting tired walk...