Oia, Santorini
Oia, Greece
A cliff-top village on the northern edge of the Santorini caldera, known for white-and-blue houses, cave dwellings and a ruined Venetian castle. Its lanes are narrow and congested in the tourist season, so allow extra time and head for the castle ruins at sunset.
- Nearest town
- Oia, Greece
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 36.4618, 25.3753
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Santorini CampingCampsite7 km from Oia, Santorini
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Oia, Santorini?
Oia, Santorini is in Oia, Greece, at GPS 36.4618, 25.3753. It is about 127 km from Heraklion.
Can you camp near Oia, Santorini?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Santorini Camping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Oia, Santorini?
Oia, Santorini is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Santorini in three days: Akrotiri, Ancient Thera and the caldera to Oia.
What is there to see near Oia, Santorini?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fira to Oia Caldera Trail (7 km), Akrotiri Archaeological Site (13 km), Red Beach, Santorini (13 km) and Ancient Thera and Kamari (14 km).
When is the best time to visit Oia, Santorini?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)