For a good part of this day, we planned on hiking from Thira to Oia.

First stop along the way was passing by the next north town from Thira called Imerovigli. We grabbed lunch at that town. Details can be found here:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2022/08/03/pearl-on-the-cliff/

From the walk, I realized that basically the next time I go to Santorini, I would stay at a hotel near the west coast in Thira (or very close), with an infinity pool.

Also along the way we stopped by a bar along the west coast to grab a drink (Called CSky). Great view.

Also along the way we got our friend to take drone shots of us along the coast. We also saw donkey rides (past half way) for only $10 to take the rest of the way to Oia. Also along the way are a chapels (usually with a blue painted roof). The one I checked out was closed though.

When we got to Oia, we did a bit of shopping, and a bit of picture taking. For the picture taking, there was a line to take a pic where the three “blue” roof houses were, but we did it. In terms of the general feel of the city, it was a bit more crowded in the picture taking areas, but there did seem to be more space otherwise. If I came back to Santorini, might stay in Oia. (Also the houses seem whiter than Thira).

For dinner, we went to a very chill restaurant that has a pool with a pool bar! Next time I think I’d go in the pool. Details for dinner can be found here:

http://food.johnmatienzo.com/2022/08/03/pacman-sunset-restaurant/

Afterwards we ended up going back to our AirBnb in Thira using a taxi ordered by the restaurant (around $50).