This eye-catching town is textbook Cyclades. Whitewashed buildings with electric-blue domes carved into the jagged cliffs overlook a volcanic gorge and the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean. Compared to its neighbouring island towns, Oia boasts a romantic and laidback atmosphere. Feel the sea breeze on your skin and immerse yourself in the peaceful ways of life of the Cyclades Islands, as you meander through the town's narrow streets.

Beaches are on tap in Oia. With some of the most striking and authentic coastlines in all of the Aegean, Oia is a beach-goers sanctuary. Black-sandy beaches and rusty-coloured cliffs surrounded by pristine waters are just a stone's throw away, waiting for you to be uncovered. From Baxedes and Armeni Beach to the secluded Ammoudi Bay, shores come in all shapes and colours.