Showing posts with label Oia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oia. Show all posts

2/20/2015

Oia Santorini hotels - The true romantic experience

A very romantic island, ideal for some time alone with your other half is Santorini. The natural beauty of the island creates majestic scenery in order for you to enjoy the most magical time of your relationship. The great view that you can find in almost every place on the island will take your breath away and a dinner or a sunset will suddenly feel way more sensual.
In order to take the most out of this experience it would be wise to choose your accommodation accordingly. While there are many Santorini apartments offering great quality of accommodation, the best one for you is to go to Oia – a small graphic village which is said to have one of the best sunsets in the world. Oia Santorini hotels can give you exactly this; the opportunity to experience those breathtaking moments away in your own privacy – away from the overcrowded spots.
The romantic village of Oia

But what exactly you should go after? Something that you should definitely not miss is a dinner while staring at the magnificent view. If you want this to be more private and you can afford it, you can rent a private villa or an apartment and cook your own specialty for your loved one. Light some candles, pour some wine on your glasses and from there just let Santorini to do her part. The majestic view, the calmness of the night and the nice fresh wind will create a unique atmosphere which will make you feel like you fall in love for the first time.
The famous sunset of Santorini
Another thing that you should take advantage of is the sunset. It is no secret that sunsets have always been one of the most romantic moments of the day. In Oia the white houses of Cycladic style get little bit orange due to the sun which is disappearing into the blue sea. Those few minutes you can hug your partner and stay in silence getting full by the emotions of the moment. Later on you can have a small walk around the village and explore together the small secrets of Oia.
As far as you accommodation is concerned, there are several of Santorini apartments all around the island that offer a quality stay to their customers. However, what you are looking for is something that will combine not only a pleasurable stay but a good location as well, and Oia is the place that you should look for this.
Nikos Villas in Oia, Santorini
Among the other Oia Santorini hotels, the one that combines everything and can offer you a delightful stay is Nikos Villas. It is built straight on the mountain and it offers breathtaking view from almost every part of the complex. On the same time, the rooms and suites that are offered are luxurious and equipped with all the modern conveniences such as satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Last but not least, the best part of this hotel is that it is built in the classic Santorinian style. This way you will get the true feeling of being on this island 24/7, while you will also get the chance of enjoying the original way of living in Cyclades.
Nonetheless, Santorini can be the true romantic experience for you. Whether you have been together with your loved one for years or just for days, it is certain that this will be a unique experience for you relationship. Santorini apartments in general can offer you great accommodation; on the same time if you choose one of Oia Santorini hotels, you can be sure that you will enjoy the great view of Caldera at any given point of your day. So, just choose Santorini and fall in love again.

12/20/2014

Santorini Accommodation - get the most out of this experience by staying in a windmill in Oia

Santorini is a wonderful destination that attracts several tourists from all over the world every year. The blue water, the white houses and of course the great view are just some of the reasons that it is so high in people’s preference. But in order to make sure that you will have a pleasant stay there, you also need to find the best Santorini accommodation. There are several alternatives and especially Oia Santorini hotels can offer you whatever will best suit your taste and needs. Golden Sunset Villas is undeniably the first place that you should check up when searching for a place to stay there.

Sea View from Oia, Santorini
What you should keep in mind when starting your search is that due to the great history of the island in general, and Oia in particular, there are different types of accommodation offered. To be more specific, in the past the locals were staying in the white and blue houses that you will get the chance to enjoy once you are there. They are built literally in the mountain and they offer great view of Caldera as well as a closer look to the traditions.

Golden Sunset Villas in Oia Santorini
Even by having a walk around the village you will get to see what is so special about them; the feeling of going around in the narrow streets, enjoying the neoclassic architecture and the endless combination of blue, white and yellow of the sun is priceless. On the same time you can enjoy the view of both the Aegean Sea as well as the village itself, or relax and stare at the famous breathtaking sunset of Oia. So what could be a better choice of Santorini accommodation, than staying in one of them and get the chance to enjoy all of them daily?

Sunset in Oia Santorini
A little more special offer of Golden Sunset villas is to actually stay in a windmill. It might sound weird but it is exactly what it sounds: an original traditional windmill which has been fully renovated in order to provide the latest conveniences as well. The landscape that you will get to enjoy at any time is priceless while the actual experience of staying in a windmill is something that will never fade from your memory. Apart from the actual suite, it also provides you with a private terrace which has perfect view of the sunset and can allow you to have some special – even romantic – moments with your friends or partner. This is actually a unique chance as every day there are hundreds of tourists rushing to Oia for the sunset and having the chance to enjoy it on your own privacy is something that even some of the best Oia Santorini hotels can’t really offer you.

In general, you will be able to find some great Santorini accommodation by just searching a little bit about it. However if you want to have a special vacation by choosing to stay in the best of Oia Santorini hotels, then this windmill is the best choice that you can make. It will allow you to have a unique, pleasant stay and enjoy all of the attractions without struggling to find the best spot or a place that won’t be overcrowded with tourists.

12/18/2014

A unique Restaurant in Oia - Visit it and enjoy the delicious food and the great Santorinian architecture

If you are looking for your summer destination, then Santorini is probably one of the best choices that you can make as it has everything: great beaches, breathtaking view and night life, while you will find many nice Santorini Restaurants to enjoy the Greek specialties. Once you are there, it is a must to visit the village of Oia, at the edge of the island. There, you will enjoy a place with great history and you will get the chance to admire the beautiful white houses. At the end of your going around you should definitely visit the 1800 Restaurant in Oia, which is a place that combines a view at the great history of the village, delicious meals and amazing landscape.

Oia Santorini
Taking a closer look to Oia, its history goes all the way back to Venetian rule. However, there have also been several reports about it even before it. Since the 16th century the name used for it was Apanomeria, while the name “Castelli San Nicholas’’ was also used by Jean de Thevenot in the mid-17th century. From the 19th century it gained the name that remains even today, while it started flourishing mostly due to seaborne trading throughout the whole Mediterranean Sea. This economic rise, gave the chance to the captains of Oia to build magnificent mansions right on the cliff. The most challenging part while building them was the procedure of moving all the required materials on this rough ground. While there, except for those fancy neoclassic mansions you will also notice some cave houses; they were used by the crew of the ships and they were built directly into niches. Altogether, the best part of those houses is how they blend together with the small narrow streets and the blue roofed churches. The result is amazing and you will lose the track of time very easily as you will feel like taking a walk straight into a different era.

Santorini, Oia
Once you feel tired or hungry (or maybe both), you should visit the 1800 Restaurant. It is undeniably the best Restaurant in Oia, in terms of combining the view and the gourmet cuisine with a pinch of Oia’s history. The building of the Restaurant is a former captain’s mansion built all the way back to 18th century and recently restored – that is actually where  it got its name from. 

1800 Restaurant in Oia Santorini
It also has a roof garden which is probably the best place to sit once the sun s down, as you will feel relaxed from all the heat and sun of the day and you will enjoy the spectacular view of the Aegean Sea. Regarding the courses, just choose whatever you are in mood of eating as it will for sure be good – it has actually won many awards for its delicious cuisine. If you take all those facts together, you can understand why it  is considered one of the best Santorini Restaurants and why you should not neglect dining there at least once.

As a conclusion, in the end of your trip in Santorini, you will realize yourself that there countless reasons why it is considered one of the top destinations. The Santorini Restaurants will take good care of your appetite for good Greek food, while the local landscape and architecture will for sure not let you down. And most likely visiting Oia, a walk and a dinner in the best Restaurant in Oia will be the highlight of your summer vacation.