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Οία (Santorini), Greece

Oia or Ia is a small village and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira (Santorini) and Therasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality of Santorini, of which it is a municipal unit.

Type TownPopulation 1,087

Why go

  • Village in Santorini, Greece.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.

History

Oia or Ia is a small village and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira (Santorini) and Therasia, in the Cyclades, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality of Santorini, of which it is a municipal unit. It covers the whole island of Therasia and the northwesternmost part of Santorini, which it shares with the municipal unit of Santorini. The main street is named Nikolaou Nomikou. The population was 1,087 inhabitants at the 2021 census, and the land area is 19.449 km2.

Where to stay

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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · mcdonalds.gr
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5senses.com.gr
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:30-23:30 · Cliffside Terrace at Village Center, 847 02 · restaurant-ambrosia.com
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Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 · 847 00 · ciellesantorini.com
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International, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00 - 11:00 · 84700 · kaparisantorini.gr
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 11 Nik. Nomikou, Οία, 84702 · karma.bz
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Thai, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mar05-Dec10 We-Su 12:30-20:00 Features: vegan options · Οία, 84702 · paradox-thai-restaurant-oia.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-00:00 · pizzasantorini.com
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Airports

Santorini Airport (JTR) 10 km to the centre
Thera 847 00, Greece — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (easyJet, Transavia Holland, Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Athens, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Brussels… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 10 direct destinations
  • easyJet U2 (A320) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Nea Anghialos
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Air Berlin AB (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Austrian Airlines OS (F70) · 1 route: Vienna*
  • British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
  • Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
  • Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
  • Niki HG (A320, A321, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Vienna
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800) · 1 route: London
  • Olympic Airlines OA (A319, A320, A321, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
  • US Airways US (A321) · 1 route: Athens*
  • VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Oia - Armeni Port
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
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Ammoudi
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
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Riva
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
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Korfos
Ferry terminal · 3.5 km from the centre
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Pier 1
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
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Pier 2
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
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Santorini (Ammoudi) - Therasia
Ferry route
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Ammoudi - Riva - Korfos
Ferry route
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Therasia - Oia
Ferry route
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Oia - Old Port Fira
Ferry route
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Palea Kameni - Therasia
Ferry route
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Therasia - Santorini (Athinios)
Ferry route
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Nea Kameni - Palaia Kameni
Ferry route
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Old Port Fira - Santorini New Port
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Οία (Santorini), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Oia - Armeni Port, 0.4 km); routes include Santorini (Ammoudi) - Therasia, Ammoudi - Riva - Korfos, Therasia - Oia.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Οία (Santorini), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

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