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Daytime

Quiet Afternoons in Oia

Escape the midday heat with a slow lunch and a stroll through the island’s garden quarter.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 12:30

    Roka

    Start with a leisurely lunch at Roka. The kitchen opens at 12:30, so you can settle in for traditional home-style Greek food before the afternoon crowds arrive.

  2. 13:30

    Arcadia garden

    Walk 10 minutes east-southeast to Arcadia garden. It is a quiet green space perfect for resting your legs and enjoying the calm atmosphere away from the main thoroughfares.

  3. 14:00

    Mnemossyne Gallery

    End your walk at Mnemossyne Gallery. Located just a short distance away, this hand-crafted jewellery shop offers a peaceful spot to browse unique local designs before heading back.

Local tip

Roka is one of the best places to eat traditional home-style Greek food, but reservations are recommended for dinner. For lunch, you can usually walk in, but arriving right at opening helps secure a table.

Check before you go

  • Roka is open daily from 12:30 to 22:30.
  • Piatsa is also open from 10:00 to 23:45 if you prefer a quick souvlaki snack instead.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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