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Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting - Richard Paul Evans. 
 And I could not get over these words as I watched one of the worlds’ most watched sunset at <keyword id="1986784" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="OIA">Oia</keyword> (pronounced EE-ah). The sunset here as beautiful as your imagination can take you too. This uber-famous destination is just perfect to see the golden fireball bid you goodbye. 
 As you explore Oia, you get to know that <keyword id="3636831" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="oia-castle">Oia Castle</keyword> happens to be the best spot to watch the sunset. Every day hundreds gather to see this beauty. Though with a great taste of aesthetics it’s a treat for their eyes to see such an incredible sunset. In spite of being notoriously crowded, the very first sight will remain burned in my memory forever. 
 
With the sunset time getting closer you also get to see a lot of crowds, each busy clicking selfies and pictures. Everyone begins to gather at view point well in advance. The steep cliff on one side, people sailing on boats in the Aegean, while few just soaking in the moment - everyone chose their favorites to watch the site. 
 
As the glow of the sun descends, its reflections adds a charm to this island and makes the whole experience much more dramatic and a treat for your tired eyes. The shadow of the Caldera as it falls on the island is nothing less than just being visually pleasing. 
 
Step by step, with every breath you take the sun takes a dip closer to the Aegean you magic right there happening as water turn to shades of yellow, orange and then to fantastic purples. While the houses sees a pinkish glow. Something only which the eyes can capture to last a lifetime. 
 
Though every viewpoint gives you something eternal, it’s a 40 minutes of sheer pleasure to watch “it” disappear in the sea as the magic light fills the sky. And finally to celebrate this spectacle everyone shares an applause. 
 
Don' t forget that the castle is not the only place to watch the lovely sunset, rather if you are in for that romantic set-up, than can book a table in any of the restaurants along the sea that give the best view as you sip some of the finest Greek wine. 
 
Tips: 
 
• Apart from Oia castle also scout the other spots 
• Google and check the sunset time 
• Reach well in advance to grab the best spot 
Oia is very connected from Perissa, Fira and all the other beaches. 
 (This article is authored by Ayandrali Dutta, a <keyword id="6354692" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Travel">travel</keyword> blogger. Check out her blog <a href="http://www.wanderlustcraving.com/">here</a>)

I watched the world's most watched sunset at Oia, Greece and loved every minute of it

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I'm a <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> writer who has been visiting <keyword id="13888538" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="santorini" source="Orion">Santorini</keyword> every year for the past 15 years.</li><li>I spend up to three months at a time each year reviewing hotels and these are the 10 best places to stay.</li></ul>In my work as a travel writer, I've been visiting Santorini every year for the past 15 years. And while most people might come here for just a few days before hopping to another island, I often spend two to three months at a time each year reviewing hotels.As such, I've gleaned major intel on the local lodging scene that I use to help friends and family choose the right place to stay. To help them decide, I first ask a set of key questions.Do you want to pay extra for a small room overlooking the famous caldera? Or would you prefer a cheaper, larger suite inland? Do you envision an iconic carved-out-of-the-cliff cave room with a private hot tub or private plunge pool (and staggering prices to match), or does it make more sense to pick a resort with shared, but equally impressive amenities? Do you want somewhere romantic, or are you seeking a family-friendly vibe? And, of course, the all-important question in Santorini: If you want spectacular vistas from your room, are you willing to contend with countless slippery steps?Only you can answer these questions, but based on the answer, I can help guide you to the best hotels, from swoon-worthy suites to celebrity-loved resorts and cheaper out-of-the-way hotels. These are the best hotels I've stayed in on Santorini, for every type of traveler. <div type="image" title="Pool areas with palm trees and Greek architecture at hotel" height="1365" width="1820" msid="91472027" hostid="261"></div>NOBU Santorini One of my favorite caldera hideaways for couples, the recently revamped <a href="https://santorini.nobuhotels.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">NOBU Santorini</a> sits off a peaceful side road between Oia and Fira with breathtaking views over both sides of the caldera.The 30 rooms of this Cycladic-style boutique hotel are like cozy, dome-roofed caves with large bathrooms and king-size beds, and there's also a womb-like spa. For me, the absolute highlight is the stunning infinity pool — a sunset dip with a cocktail in hand and endless views is guaranteed to take your breath away.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fomma-santorini.html" rel="nofollow sponsored nofollow sponsored">Book NOBU Santorini</a><div type="image" title="In-ground pool and white hotel building with stone archway and gray lounge chairs" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472029" hostid="261"></div>Canvas Oia Epitome<a href="https://magazine.canaves.com/tag/celebrities-in-greece/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">This celebrity-loved</a> gourmet bolthole within strolling distance of Oia's shops and the famed castle is the epitome of luxury on an island where there are plenty of high-end hotels to consider. All of <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/cyclades/santorini/hotels/canaves-oia-epitome-hotel/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Canavas Oia Epitome's</a> 24 suites and villas are spacious, with stand-alone bathtubs and large, heated private pools, while award-winning chef Tasos Stefatos heads Elements restaurant, offering a sumptuous spin on modern Greek cuisine. But my favorite part about staying here is, because it's away from the main caldera area, there are no steps to navigate and you can park right outside the hotel.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fcanaves-oia-epitome.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Canvas Oia Epitome</a>Villa MichalisWith just a scattering of low-key tavernas and a small black-sand beach, Vlychada (where the catamarans leave for sunset cruises), is one of the island's more remote spots. That's where you'll find <a href="http://villa-michalis.hotels-santorini-greece.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Villa Michalis</a>, with its good-sized pool and cheerfully painted comfortable (but not luxurious) rooms. It's one of my favorite options when I want to stay away from the crowded areas of Santorini and it's an excellent budget option, too. Rooms are cheap and a continental breakfast is included in the price.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fvilla-michalis.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Villa Michalis</a><div type="image" title="Black chairs and table by a rug with a black and white floral print in front of bed with black headboard and white sheets and a chandelier above" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472031" hostid="261"></div>Opera Mansion For wow factor and strong romantic appeal, I don't think you can do better than <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/cyclades/santorini/hotels/opera-mansion-hotel/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Opera Mansion</a>. This spectacularly distinctive villa is perched along the cobbled backstreets of Fira town, and housed in what was once (some 200 years ago) Santorini's opera house. Photogenic features include a blood-red indoor heated pool, a large "his and hers" steam room, and a private wine cellar where you can order a romantic dinner cooked to your specifications.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fopera-mansion.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Opera Mansion</a>Santorini SkyPrivacy is just about impossible near the caldera, where hotels are crammed against one another, and your seemingly private plunge pool or terrace is often overlooked by the neighboring hot tubs and restaurants of about a dozen different hotels.But standing well away from the crowds on the island's highest hill, and within strolling distance of shops and taverns in the traditional village of Pyrgos, <a href="https://santorinisky.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Santorini Sky's</a> six hip villas are real hidden gems. Each includes a large infinity pool and a full kitchen, and there is also a geodesic dome where you can enjoy a pre-booked romantic meal beneath the stars.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fsantorini-sky-pyrgos.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Santorini Sky</a><div type="image" title="A blue infinity pool and white hotel building with lounge chairs overlooking sea" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472032" hostid="261"></div>Astra Suites It's a long hike along a slippery cobbled mule path to reach this lovely family-friendly spa hotel, but I promise it's worth it, not only for the views over the caldera and Skaros Rock (among the best you can get) but also because of the fantastic service. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/cyclades/santorini/hotels/astra-suites-hotel/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Astra Suites</a> was actually one of the island's first cave hotels (created back in 1985), but the 22 recently renovated rooms and suites are large and comfortable (some have heated plunge pools) with cute terraces where you can sit and enjoy those stunning views.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fastra-suites.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Astra Suites</a>Chez SophieClose to some of the island's best beaches and with ample comfort for a short stay, this family-friendly beach beauty is a great choice if you're on a budget. <a href="http://www.chezsophie.gr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Chez Sophie's</a> 12 rooms are grouped around a kidney-shaped pool and are fairly spartan, but I found the beds to be supremely comfortable, and if you're like me, you don't come to Santorini to stay in your room. There's no restaurant (although a generous breakfast is included), but it's steps away from hip cafés and seafood taverns lining the black-sand beach of Kamari, and there are regular buses to Fira and Oia.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fchez-sophie.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Chez Sophie</a><div type="image" title="Bird's eye view of pool and lounge area of hotel with umbrellas and chairs and a beach below" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472033" hostid="261"></div>IkiesOn an island where cave rooms are two-a-penny, <a href="https://ikies.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Ikies</a>' sumptuous grotto suites that cling to the edge of the caldera really stand out, not only because they are incredibly stylish, but also because of the gourmet in-room dining menu, which I found to be quite convenient after returning from a long day of sightseeing.Just a 15-minute stroll from the center of Oia, the 13 rooms (10 with whirlpool baths) have domed ceilings, tiny windows, pretty caldera-view terraces, and some have antique furnishings. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fikies-traditional-houses.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Ikies</a>Youth Hostel Anna On an island where very cheap accommodations are fairly rare, <a href="http://hostelannasantorini.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Youth Hostel Anna</a> is a reliable choice that's only a 20-minute bus ride from Fira and just across from a black-sand beach and Perissa's funky bars and laid-back tavernas. There are brightly painted dorms with bunk beds (up to 14 beds) but they also have private rooms facing a small swimming pool. But the thing I like best about this no-frills hostel, which has been a backpacker HQ for several decades, is the fact that it's also a great place to meet fellow travelers.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fyouth-hostel-anna.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Youth Hostel Anna</a><div type="image" title="In-ground pool with two tan cushioned chairs in front of wall with two windows and stone wall" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472035" hostid="261"></div>Carpe Diem A far cry from Oia's surging crowds, but within easy reach when you want to mingle with them, this bijou adults-only boutique retreat on the edge of a traditional hilltop makes an ideal base for sight-seeing. Unlike many hotels on the caldera, <a href="http://www.carpediemsantorini.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Carpe Diem's</a> cave-style rooms and suites are spacious, and bathrooms have huge bespoke cement tubs. There's also a glittering infinity pool overlooking fields and vineyards, and the restaurant serves tasty dishes, including my favorite, the meltingly tender chicken cooked in the local <a href="https://santowines.gr/wines/vinsanto" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Vinsanto wine</a>.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fgr%2Fcarpe-diem.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Carpe Diem Santorini</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-santorini-greece" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Insider's comprehensive guide to visiting Santorini.</a>

10 swoon-worthy hotels in Santorini with cliffside cave rooms and infinity pools that are also affordable, according to a professional hotel reviewer

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I spend many months each year in <keyword id="13888538" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="santorini" source="Orion">Santorini</keyword> talking with locals and eating where they recommend.</li><li>Here are the best restaurants in Santorini for local specialties, fresh fish, and seasonal produce.</li></ul>With its fertile volcanic soil and sizzling climate, Santorini offers several specialties that you really need to try when you're here. As a long-time Greece-based writer, I've picked up many favorites: ntomades keftedes, which are tomato fritters made with Santorini's famously sweet tomatoes; cloud-soft fava, a puree made from the island's yellow split peas; and sweet white aubergines, which are divine when baked and then mashed to a puree with garlic, lemon, parsley, and olive oil to make melitzanosalata (eggplant salad).Having said that, it's not always easy to find tavernas where you can feed on the island's finest fare. Luckily, I'm a real truffle hound for sniffing out the best dining places serving local dishes that often have the best prices, too. After spending many months on the island, talking with locals, and eating out most nights, I've had plenty of time to separate the wheat from the chaff — here's my pick of the crop.<div type="image" title="Wooden tables and chairs with blue and white tablecloths and blue ceilings" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472178" hostid="261"></div>Kali KardiaI stumbled over this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goodheartsantorini/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">family-run taverna </a>the first time that I took the lonely road to Akrotiri Lighthouse on the island's remote southwestern tip. Tired from an afternoon of driving on winding roads, I stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying for dinner, not only because they were as friendly as the name of the taverna suggested ("kali kardia" means "good heart") but also because the food, which included tender kouneli kokkinisto (rabbit in tomato sauce) and a big bowl of delicious moussaka thalassinon (seafood moussaka). At around 8 to 10 euros for a copious main dish, it was a pretty good value, too.SeasideHip surf-and-turf joints abound in Santorini, but it's always a good sign when most of the clients are Greek since locals generally know the best places to eat. That's the case at <a href="https://seasidesantorini.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Seaside</a>, a feet-in-the-sea taverna with a bamboo ceiling, circular wooden tables, and an inventive menu combining international and local tastes. I like their fresh garlicky yogurt tzatziki, which is made at your table, the beautifully paired fava and smoked eel, and aromatic pasta spiked with fresh Kalamata truffles. I never get bored of the food when I go there.<div type="image" title="Meal of fish, bread, pasta, salad, on a table with a white table cloth and a blue deck overlooking a port filled with ships" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472179" hostid="261"></div>To PsarakiIn the tiny seaside town of Vlychada, which is so remote that it's said they still believe in Santorini's mythical vampires, this no-frills <a href="http://www.topsaraki.gr/joomla/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">fish taverna</a> with its caned chairs and Greek blue veranda doesn't look like much. But chef Thanasis Sfougaris prides himself on only serving the freshest fish. Do as I do and order brine-fresh carpaccio or the Greek mussels steamed with wine and spring onions and you'll see how well he succeeds. If you're here at the right time of year, you might find lobster on the menu.TranquiloThis colorful bamboo-fronted <a href="http://www.tranquilo.gr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">beach bar and vegetarian restaurant</a> overlooks the black sands of Perissa beach and is one of my favorite spots to disconnect.It grows most of its own vegetables, which are prominent in huge, delicious salads, and there is also a large choice of wraps, veggie burgers, and meze snacks. But it's not just about the food here. Laze in one of their hammocks, do yoga in their shala, or enjoy an impromptu music event. This is as good of a place to grab a meal as it is to meet people and make new friends.<div type="image" title="Outdoor dining at night on patio with palm trees, square tables with white tablecloths, and building with archways surrounding area" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472180" hostid="261"></div>SeleneIf like me, you eat with your eyes as well as your stomach, you'll love this <a href="https://selene.gr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">dining venue</a> that was founded back in 1985 by foodies Giorgos and Evelyn Hatzigiannakis. Originally in the hilltop town of Pyrgos, this fine-dining spot now sits in the palm-shaded courtyard of a former monastery at the heart of Fira town and is overseen by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini. He puts his own aesthetic on traditional dishes like spinalio (octopus and sea bass in a yellow-pepper sauce) and kleftiko ( lamb baked in parchment and served with a smoky Cretan cheese mousse).1800You'll find dozens of restaurants with stunning views along Oia's main pedestrian street, but <a href="https://www.oia-1800.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">1800</a> is not just about glorious caldera views (although it has them, of course). Rather, this atmospheric restaurant resides in a captain's mansion that dates back to 1845 and has won countless awards for its creative spin on Greek cuisine.Standout dishes that I've tried in the past include mouth-wateringly tasty lamb chops served with a sweet-and-sour green-apple sauce, and a tender fillet of fresh white grouper on a red bed of Santorinian sun-dried tomatoes, surrounded by tiny spicy Santorini capers.<div type="image" title="Saganaki cheeseon a white plate with cheese oozing out and a lettuce leaf" height="2400" width="3200" msid="91472181" hostid="261"></div>Aroma AvlisSantorini is (justly) famed for its wine, and you can expect to taste some of the best at this taverna that belongs to <a href="http://www.artemiskaramolegos-winery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">the Karamolegos winery</a> in the hamlet of Exo Gonia.Seated in the taverna's flower-filled courtyard with distant glimpses of the sea over the furled waves of vines, you'll sample a range of locally sourced produce. I like the grilled saganaki cheese rolled in sesame seeds and served with crusty homemade bread or tender fillet steaks with garden-fresh vegetables. I pair it all with the restaurant's own organic wines and come early and enjoy a tour of the vineyards before dinner.Meze MezeA real local-loved venue, Spiros and Irinikos Pagonis converted their ancestral family home in the village of Finikia to create <a href="https://mezemezerestaurant.gr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">this meze restaurant</a>, which has a gorgeous dome-ceilinged, cave-like dining room and vine-shaded terrace with distant views of Oia.Inspired by local cuisine, they serve a wide range of traditional share plates, including my favorite, the meaty grilled octopus with fava and spicy grilled loukaniko sausage. Other dishes include luscious goat's cheese with poached figs and eggplant rolls stuffed with local chloro cheese and served swimming in a rich homemade tomato sauce.<div type="image" title="Meal at a table in a restaurant with white walls and seating with red, orange, and gray pillows" height="3000" width="3999" msid="91472182" hostid="261"></div>To PinakioAlong a sidestreet of Kamari town, this cave-like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/topinakio/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">mousiko mezedopoleio</a> (a meze taverna with music) is one of my favorite places when I want a cheap, tasty snack while listening to musicians playing traditional local nisiotika or island music.The acoustics in the dome-roofed café are excellent, as are meze snacks like tomato fritters, grilled sardines, burgers stuffed with feta cheese, and plenty of grilled meats, all served with carafes of the fiery local white spirit, raki.<a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-santorini-greece" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Insider's comprehensive guide to visiting Santorini.</a>

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