Thing to do
Ammoudi Bay
Oia, Santorini
About Ammoudi Bay
Ammoudi is a red-rock cove at the foot of Oia, lined with fish tavernas at the water's edge. It is reached by roughly 300 steps down from the village or by road. A short path along the shore leads to a rocky swimming spot and the islet of Agios Nikolaos.
Ammoudi Bay on the map
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More to see around Oia
AttractionOia Castle (Agios Nikolaos)
The ruined Venetian castle at the western end of Oia, the island's best-known sunset viewpoint.
AttractionNaval Maritime Museum of Oia
A museum of Santorini's seafaring past in a restored mansion in Oia.
Thing to doThirasia Island
The small inhabited island across the caldera, reached by boat from Ammoudi.
Information source: Greek National Tourism Organisation
Good to know
- Is Ammoudi Bay worth visiting?
- Ammoudi Bay is one of the thing to do highlights we list in Santorini. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Ammoudi Bay?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Ammoudi Bay?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in Santorini are busiest around midday.
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