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Oia's sunset spot fills up early
Oia castle viewpoint, Santorini (Oia), South Aegean
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The best-known sunset viewpoint in Oia gets packed well before the sun goes down, and the lanes jam afterwards.
The lesson
Arrive early, or watch the sunset from a quieter spot along the caldera.
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