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With Whitewashed Cave Houses and Sunset Vistas, Oia Is the Jewel in Santorini’s Crown
Clinging to volcanic cliffs at the north end of the island, Oia’s winding pedestrian streets hide a wealth of high-end restaurants and exclusive boutiques By India Stoughton |
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The property market in Oia has been heating up since the pandemic started.
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When you picture the perfect Greek fishing village, you’re probably picturing Oia.
This idyllic village is the most exclusive destination in Santorini, one of Greece’s most dramatically beautiful islands. Formed by erupting volcanoes, Santorini took its current shape after the Minoan eruption of 1613 B.C. One of the most violent volcanic eruptions of the past 10,000 years, it left behind a huge sea-filled crater the caldera and the island of Santorini, a rough semi-circle of volcanic rock protruding from the bright Aegean Sea.