Santorini is known throughout the world for its unique aura and enchanting beauty, making it one of the world's prime vacation destinations. The island is a major attraction for those who want to spend their holidays lying on amazing beaches, touring impressive historical sites and gazing at the spellbinding sunset glimmering on the Aegean Sea.
On this page you are offered travel information about Oia (Ia) Santorini, including Santorini beaches and sightseeing.
 Santorini Sightseeing
If you are vacationing in Santorini, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the finest historical monuments in Greece and to roam through utterly charming villages. Oia is a very picturesque settlement on the northern tip of Santorini, overlooking the sea and the Caldera. For some, Oia is one of the most beautiful villages in the Cyclades.
In Oia, you can visit the Maritime Museum, which contains a wide array of nautical instruments, maps, models, etc. In Fira, it is worth visiting the Archaeological, Folklore and Prehistoric Museums. Akrotiri, on the southern side of the island, is the location of the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, an ancient village that has been preserved through the ages. Close to Kamari and Perissa is the archaeological site of Thira, a Minoan City with the remains of various buildings.
Oia, Santorini Beaches, Greece
While on Santorini Island, you will definitely spend your days at the beaches. Some of the Santorini beaches are famous for their colourful sand, including Black Beach in Kamari, Monolithos and Perissa, and the Red and White Beaches near Akrotiri.
Apart from these beaches, visitors are offered clean waters at the beautiful Santorini beaches of Amoudi, Armeni, Vlychada, Vourvoulou, and Baxades.
The Delifini Villas Hotel is located in Oia (Ia) Santorini, on a very privileged spot, with a view of the volcano and the Aegean Sea.
You catch flights, high-speed boats or ferry boats Santorini Island.
Flights to Santorin i from Athens Airport:
- Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”: Tel. +30 210 353-1000
- Olympic Airways: Tel. +30 210 966-6666 and 801-11-44444
- Aegean Airlines: Tel. +30 210 626-1000 and 801-11-20000
High-Speed Boats & Ferries to Santorini from Piraeus Port:
- Piraeus Port : Tel. +30 210 422-6000 to 04
- Hellas Seaways Piraeus: Tel +30 210 419-9000
- Blue Star Ferries: Tel. +30 210 891-9800
Hydrofoils to Santorini from Rafina Port:
- Rafina Port : Tel. +30 22940 288888 and +30 22940 22300
- Hellas Seaways: Tel +30 210 419-9000
- Blue Star Ferries: Tel. +30 22940 23150 and +30 22940 23561
- Flights to Santorini from Thessaloniki Airport
- “ Macedonia” ( Thessaloniki) Airport: Tel. +30 2310 473-212
- Aegean Airlines: Tel. +30 801-11-200000
Ferries to Santorini from Thessaloniki Port:
- Thessaloniki Port : Tel. +30 2310 531-504 to 05
- Minoan Lines: Tel. +30 2310 534-376
Flights and Ferries to Athens and Thessaloniki from Santorini:
- Santorini Port ( Athinios) : Tel. +30 22860 22239
- Hellas Seaways: Tel. +30 22860 22478 and +30 22860 22940
- Blue Star Ferries: Tel. +30 22860 24286 and +30 22860 22201
- Minoan Lines: Tel. +30 22860 22220
- Santorini Airport (Monolithos): Tel. +30 22860 31525 and +30 22860 31666
- Olympic Airways: Tel. +30 22860 22493, +30 22860 22793 and +30 22860 31525
- Aegean Airlines: Tel. +30 22860 28500
You can also travel to other destinations from Santorini Island, including the other Cycladic Islands, Crete and Skiathos by ferry, hydrofoil or airplane.
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