Armeni is the former main port of Oia, but now mainly small boats and private yachts moor here. It is not a beach per se, but there is a descent and access to the sea, so some tourists take the opportunity to bathe. It is a small, rocky beach with large black and red rocks protruding from the sea.
Baxedes Beach (also known as Paradisos) is located on the northern coast of Santorini, east of Cape Mavropetra, at the height of Finikia. The name Baxedes comes from the Turkish word “Baxes”, which means “garden” (the locals grew vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, eggplants, carrots, zucchini, lettuce, and melons).
Katharos Beach can be safely considered as one of the most beautiful beaches on the northwestern tip of the island. It is located just 1 km from Oia and can be accessed via a paved road that takes off from the route from Oia to Ammoudi Harbor.
Ammoudi Beach is located south of the port of Ammoudi. This is not a typical beach with sand and umbrellas – more a fragment of the wild, rocky, volcanic coast. Perfect for diving enthusiasts. The water is slightly warmer than in other parts of the island, it is also characterized by higher sulfur concentration.
Around Oia you will find several places where you can park your car. Unfortunately, in the high season, especially in the evening, when sunset is approaching, it can be very
To the east of Oia there are two neighboring volcanic cones – Mavro (Megalo) Vouno (331 m a.s.l.) and Kokkino Vouno (293 m a.s.l.). They were active volcanoes about 50 – 70 thousand years ago.
The trail leading from Finikia to Cape Koloumpos is 4.6 km long (crossing time: approx. 1 h 30 min). On maps and signposts it is marked as route number 10.
Perivolas is a district of the city of Oia covering its eastern part (up to the border with Finika). In the past, mainly inhabited by farmers who lived in houses
Armeni is a port below Oia, on the Caldera side. In the glory days of Oia, Armeni was her main port. Large ships moored at some distance from the shore, and sailors reached it by small boats, so-called “Lantzes” (as it is currently the case with large cruise ships in the old port of Fira.)
The Church of Saint Basil was built on the edge of the caldera, in the Perivolas district, at the entrance to Oia from Fira. The Water and Sewage Treatment Plant in Oia is located nearby.
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