Eastern Caribbean
Plan your visit
Check local taverna opening times before making the descent from Oia.
About this place
Ammoudi Bay is a small coastal inlet that sits directly below the village of Oia, reached by descending a series of steps cut into the cliff face. The bay is lined with traditional seafood tavernas that occupy the waterfront, and the rocks around the inlet serve as informal swimming spots.
Location
Find Ammoudi Bay
Ammoudi Bay is a small harbour inlet on the northern coast of Santorini, lying directly beneath the clifftop village of Oia.
Coordinates: 36.4607° N · 25.3708° E
Nearby places
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RecommendedBeach Club
A beach club below Santorini's volcanic cliffs, with Greek food, shaded loungers and a rocky shoreline. We visited after Oia and Fira on our Celebrity Xcel excursion.
RecommendedAttraction
A viewpoint in Oia, Santorini, where you can photograph the famous trio of blue-domed churches above the caldera. Crowds build through the morning, so an early visit is worthwhile.
Attraction
Ancient Thera is a ruined settlement on Mesa Vouno, Santorini, with streets, temples and inscriptions from the Archaic, Hellenistic and Roman periods. It can be reached on foot from Perissa or Kamari.
Park
A trail along the caldera rim of Santorini linking the main town of Fira with the village of Oia, passing through smaller cliffside settlements across volcanic rocky terrain.
Restaurant
A cliff-edge dining venue in Fira, Santorini, with views over the sea. The menu focuses on gourmet pasta and meat dishes.