The store of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories IANTHI is located in the most central part of the traditional settlement of Oia. We find it in the Square that stretches around the Church of Panagia Platsani.
Oia is one of the most famous villages of Santorini. It is located on the north side of the island and is about 11 km away. from Fira. It is known worldwide for its sunset, which is considered the most beautiful of the island and one of the most beautiful in Greece. The unprecedented spectacle is one of the most photographed natural attractions. Every day, during the magical hour of the sun mixing with the sea in the Gulf of Oia and painting the horizon in the colors of the red, thousands of tourists flock to every corner of the village caldera to catch this unique spectacle.
However, Oia is not only famous for the romance that broadcasts its sunset. It stands out for its aristocratic figure who owes it to the imposing mansions captaincies that are real ornaments for the settlement. These are mansions of particular architectural construction that combine neoclassical, Renaissance and traditional elements and constitute newer cultural monuments, as most of them are designated as preserved monuments by the Ministry of Culture.
Like the traditional underground settlement of Oia, it is the first settlement in Greece to be declared preserved. A special feature of the settlement is the houses – caves, which are dug in levels in the rock of the caldera and are responsible for the unique character of the settlement. It is worth stressing that such underground houses are found only in Santorini due to the special composition of the volcanic soil of the island.
Oia is a traditional, stately, secular, bustling and unique one waiting for you to meet and love her during your visit to Santorini. The southernmost island of the Cyclades and the most famous. He owes his reputation to the special beauty that the caldera gives him. The creation of the volcano, to which it owes its shape.
Throughout history Santorini experienced many disasters, but the Santorini proved stronger than natural phenomena and made their island a top tourist destination. Thanks to its special beauty that combines the wild face of the cliffs with the romantic face of the Cycladic settlements, Santorini attracts thousands of tourists every year. Fira the picturesque capital, Imerovigli with its wonderful view, Megalochori with the traditional settlement, Perivolos and Perissa with the black volcanic sandy beach, Kamari with its extensive beach and secular life, Akrotiri with the well-preserved prehistoric settlement, Pyrgos with its mansions and the panoramic view of the island from the monastery of Profitis Ilias, earn the admiration of every visitor of the island. Meet Santorini and indulge in the charm of…