The picturesque village of Oia is situated high on the reddish cliff, on the northern tip of Santorini island. Oia village is renowned for its magical view of the Aegean Sea, the volcano and the sunset, attracting thousands of visitors every year and is the most picturesque settlement on Santorini GREECE ... The Santorini Oia village was once the island’s primary center, both economically and commercially. That was until the village’s thriving shipping and marine industry was sorely affected by an earthquake in 1956 that saw many of the villagers abandon their homes ...

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Around 500 people of the once 9,000 inhabitants remain there today, and Oia, and Santorini on a whole, has more than established itself as a worldly destination since tourism began to reinvigorate the local economy in the 1970's. Oia Santorini is just 6 miles from the island’s capital of Fira.
Oia is renowned worldwide for its small village charm and amazing sunsets. Arguably the sunsets at Oia are the best in all the Aegean Sea. Oia is the postcard image that comes to mind when you think of the Greek islands, and it is without contest the most beautiful village on the entire island of Santorini. Its perch on the cliffsides overlooking the island’s central caldera only adds to the villages overall appeal. Looking out to the caldera, you can view the islands of Nea and Palea Kameni, which locals refer to as the Santorini volcano. Oia Santorini, also offers views across to the island of Thirassia, as well as much of the entire island