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Oia All to Myself

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Dawn over the windmills and the sea of houses in Oia, Santorini, Aegean Sea, Greece

Enjoying the panorama of Oia on Santorini in silence and deserted is, firstly, only possible at dawn and, secondly, during the off-season. This is precisely the peace and relaxation we had hoped for in November at this location, and we were not disappointed. The opposite can be found at sunset during the peak season in summer, when travellers crowd shoulder-to-shoulder on all terraces and paths. In addition to the overnight guests on the island itself, who pilgrimage to Oia every evening, countless day-trippers from cruise ships also join them.
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On the Panoramic Path through Fira

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A blue metallic telescope with a view of a cruise ship in the caldera of Santorini, Greece

A panoramic path leads from the centre of Fira along the crater rim of Santorini’s caldera up to Firostefani. From there, you can extend the path further uphill to the highest point in Imerovigli. In particular, the detour down to the headland with Skaros Rock would already be a worthwhile (day) destination. The further 8 kilometres of path to Oia are then more of a strenuous hike than a leisurely stroll.
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