It nestles at the base of a hill on a small peninsula on the north west coast of kefalonia and is surrounded on three sides by the stunning blue of the mediterranean sea.
Greek village with blue roofs.
My first hour in santorini was everything i expected.
Many weddings take place there every year.
Apollonia is the picturesque modern capital of sifnos and where you ll find chilled out nightlife cute streets and boujie restaurants.
Yes santorini has dozens of blue domed churches but there s only one place where you can take that famous picture you see on virtually every santorini postcard.
It was picture perfect to say the least.
We had transportation from the airport to our hostel and as soon as we got in the car greek music was playing and the sun was rising in the distance.
The houses and building structures are predominantly white some with blue dome roofs accented by beautiful blue skies and overlooking the blue sea.
It is a dream island that is the epitome of your greece fantasies white houses blue roofs and windmills.
The obvious assumption would be that this bright colour combo comes from a deep sense of patriotism the greek flag is white and blue and i did assume this at first until i did a bit more research and discovered that the real reason is a lot more practical.
It covers the whole island of therasia and the northwesternmost part of santorini which it shares with the.
You know the one i m talking about.
Oia or ia greek.
From the moment you go up to the mountaintop villages like oia village you are spellbound by the shades of white and blue.
With little to no wood available the majority of the buildings on the islands.
World famous for its romantic sunset the picturesque architecture the blue domed churches and the fabulous view to the aegean sea oia is the favorite spot for artists and couples.
οία pronounced is a small village and former community in the south aegean on the islands of thira and therasia in the cyclades greece since the 2011 local government reform it has been part of the municipality of santorini of which it is a municipal unit.
Kamares is the main port and has a sandy beach.
Santorini santorini is perched on the edge of a submerged volcano overlooking a stunning caldera.
Oia is located on the northern side of santorini and this is the most beautiful village on the island.
To actually be there seeing the blue roofs white wash houses and even the donkeys was mind blowing.
Kastro is its clifftop old capital with remnants of its venetian history and a famous blue and white domed chapel.
Here are 10 charming little houses for sale on the islands at a ridiculous price.