Santorini – Almost Heaven: The Sunset at Oia

Oia is well known for its sunset, and it has been at the very top of the list of the best sunset-watching places on earth. The best spot on the island for sunset watching is an old fort with open terrace.

When I was there, it was in mid summer, so the sunset started at around 8 p.m. However, the old fort was already getting quite crowded at around 6 p.m. With the 'kiasuim' in me, I quickly rushed to the old fort to grab a sweet spot so that I could catch all these shots to share with you.

There were three Brazilians beside me, two teenagers who are model wannabes and their auntie who's a party animal who can't live without clubbing. I had a great chat with them while waiting for one of the best sunset scenes on earth.

8 p.m. it was.

Slightly later than 8 p.m.

Sailing to the bright side.

The eye in heaven.

The big orange.

Changing hue.

See beyond the horizon.

Cooling down.

If you would like to read more of my travelogues on Greece, here are the links:-

1. Athens – The Homeland of the Gods

• Acropolis
• Ancient Agora
• National Archaeological Museum
• Exposé at the Parliament Building
• Neoclassical Trilogy
• The Walking Tour
• The Graffiti
• The Central Market
• Panoramic View

2. The White Dream in Mykonos

• Whitewashed Cube Houses
• Stairways to Heaven
• Barricades in Paradise
• Sea Breeze
• Wind Riders
• With a Little Bit of Red
• Roaming the Streets
• The Holy Ground
• When the Sun is Going Down
• I've Been to Paradise

3. Santorini – Almost Heaven

• Roaming Around the Streets of Fira
• Gazing at the Sea in Fira
• The Southern Crosses in Fira
• The Golden Hour at Fira
• Fira Sunset and After Dark
• Strolling the Streets in Oia
• The Cliffs and the Sea in Oia
• The Domes and the Bells in Oia
• The Barriers in Oia
• The Sunset at Oia
• The Volcano at Nea Kameni
• The Black-sand Beach of Kamari
• Ancient Thira

4. Miscellaneous

• Piraeus – Tinos – Mykonos
• Delos – The Open Air Museum on an Island
• From Mykonos to Thira
• Nuts about Kebab
• Patras