5/19/2015

Art Galleries in Oia, Santorini- Walking Distance from the Hotel

The settlement of Oia in Santorini is famous for its dramatic sunset which everyone enjoys watching. Sunset watching is the number one activity you have to experience when staying in the beautiful island of Santorini. Do you ever wonder if there are other activities the island offers besides sunset watching and swimming at the beach? Of course, there are various things you can accomplish in a day of stay in Oia. Oia is the home of many of the Santorini Hotels, yet you can find little shops and merchandise everywhere! If you're interested in a free day trip at the museum, window shopping, or purchasing exclusive art products and souvenirs, read on and we will unveil these treasure sites to you!

The Mnemossyne Gallery in Oia, Santorini

It's not a typical day-museum. It is actually a shop converted to a museum. The Mnemossyne Gallery is open for public viewing, yet, the store owner doesn't pressure anyone on buying goods from the store. You can find all artsy products here ranging from jewelry, art photography, and homemade memorabilia. If you are looking to buy any cheap products from Santorini to take it home with you, the Mnemossyne Gallery has it for you! The elegant Mnemossyne Gallery is located in the heart of Oia, near most of the Santorini studios around.


The fine Mnemossyne Gallery in Oia, Santorini.

The Oia Treasures Art Gallery in Santorini

Shopping satisfies not only your desires but doing so rewards you a good mood for your entire trip too! The Oia Treasures Art Gallery is only a 5-minute walk from the previous Mnemossyne Gallery. See, shops and galleries in Oia are so much near from each other that you don't need to pay for a taxi to take you from one shopping site to another. Oia Treasures Art Gallery is a perfect place for hardcore art lovers who don't mind paying for a high-class art made by the most awarded Greek artists. You can find and buy elegant sculptures at the gallery that describes more of the culture of Greece, it is truly, worth treasuring.


The elegant exhibit inside of the Oia Treasures Art Gallery.
After a long yet gratifying day of buying the list of your wants and needs, you can take the rest of the day off at your lovely accommodation to critique the goods and art pieces you just bought from the art galleries. The Strogili Apartments in the heart of Oia is one of the most suggested comely places to stay for it is near the Mnemossyne Gallery and Oia Treasure Art Gallery. These aesthetic shops are only a three-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the Strogili Apartments. The Strogili Apartments give you access from nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions too.


A sneak peak of the interior of the suggested hotel in Oia, the Strogili Apartments.
Overall, you should pick the right and most accessible Santorini Hotel for your own convenience. Why? Because it is more practical to have the beautiful sights in Oia more obtainable from your hotel. On top of that, you can enjoy the galleries and attraction in Santorini easily and endlessly!