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.

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.