Gaia Suites is in Oia, a village on the northern tip of Santorini, built on the caldera. Oia is known for its white houses, cobbled lanes and chapels with blue domes, and above all for its sunset, which draws crowds to the viewpoints every evening. The village lanes are particularly beautiful in the morning and at dusk. The suites are in the village, with views of the caldera and volcano.
Next to the property are the Naval Maritime Museum of Oia, which tells the story of the island’s seafaring history, and the Church of Agios Nikolaos, while the Byzantine Tower stands a little further away. The lanes are lined with art galleries, tavernas and cafés. Below the village, Ammoudi Bay stretches along the coast, 300 m away, with fish tavernas by the water, and Katharos Beach is 700 m away. Fira, with its museums and shops, is 6 km away, and Santorini Airport is 10 km away.
The best time for swimming and walking is from May to October. In July and August the meltemi often blows and the village fills with visitors, while in September the sea remains warm. For sunset, go early to find a spot at the castle or in the lanes, and save the mornings for Oia’s quiet streets. If you feel like a walk, try the trail that follows the caldera from Oia to Fira.