Beyond Oia: Where to Watch Santorini's Sunset in Peace
Everyone crowds into Oia — here are the quieter caldera viewpoints that are just as spectacular.
Amelia Chen
Senior Travel Editor
May 12, 20266 min read
Santorini's sunset is legendary, and so are the crowds in Oia. Fortunately, the whole west-facing caldera glows at golden hour.
Imerovigli
The highest village on the caldera rim offers the same jaw-dropping view with a fraction of the crowds.
Ancient Thera & Pyrgos
Climb to Pyrgos or the ruins of Ancient Thera for panoramic sunsets over the entire island.
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