It is hard to put the beauty of the sunset in Santorini into words .
Every night during my trip the magnificent island, I made sure that I was able to watch the sun setting, something I had never done before during any part of my travels. I couldn’t help it; it was like the sun was calling my name.
On the night of my arrival, I watched the sun setting from my villa as I unpacked my backpack and got adjusted to my new room.
On my second night on the island, I made my way over to Oia to see the famous ‘Oia Sunset’. While I found the sunset to be lovely from Oia, it was a little too crowded and I had to spend quite a while seeking out a space.
Sunset at Oia
My third night on the island, I wanted to find a place away from the crowds, so I headed to the town of Thera (Fira) and walked away from the city center towards Firostefani, where I was able to escape the people and get a much better view of the sunset than I saw the previous night in Oia.
Sunset in Firostefani
My final night as I made my way to the airport I saw the sunset and I got a little bit sad knowing that it would be the final sunset that I would see on the island for a long time.
Bern Williams once said, “It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.”
So this post is dedicated to you, dear Santorini sunset, in the hopes that my dreams will come true and I will be able to see you again.
Holy wow, as if I wasn’t already dying to get to Greece! Stunning!
These pictures don’t even do it justice! It was so beautiful 😀
I haven’t seen a sunset in Greece, but I’d love to (especially after seeing your gorgeous pics!) x
You definitely must see it someday Taylor. It is so stunning in person 😀
It’s good that you found a quiet spot to get the full impact of your final sunset in Santorini. So beautiful…
Yes, and the best thing is that I just stumbled upon it! It was so breathtaking 😀
No I’ve not seen a sunset in Santorini – but oh my word, do I want to!! It looks just stunning and thanks for the tip about where it’s less busy – Firostefani seems like a beautiful place to see it from – the more I see about this place, the more I long to go!
Santorini is beyond amazing. You definitely should see it and catch the wonderful sunset 😀
True, sunsets in Santorini leaves you speechless! So gorgeous.
They really do! Thanks Renuka!
Oh it is truly magnificent! I wrote an entire post on Santorini. One of my favorite places! Agreed Oia is crowded but my favorite pics are from there. I stayed in Fira and agreed the sunsets are also beautiful there!
Wonderful! I plan to have something about the different towns in Santorini up by the end of the year!
So gorgeous! I’m possibly going to Greece next year and Santorini isn’t on the tentative itinerary. Perhaps I need to change that…
It was! You should add it to your list, especially if you will be with your husband – it is so romantic 😀
I have yet to see a sunset in Santorini for myself, but everyone else’s stories are really inspiring me to make it happen!
It is an experience that you will never forget Leah!