Where Would Oia Be Built Today?
Ktimatoemporiki Real Estate - 2025-05-08
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Where Would Oia Be Built Today?
Greece’s “next Santorinis” — before the world finds them
Today, Oia in Santorini is synonymous with global luxury: honeymooners, influencers, cliffside suites with infinity pools, and some of the highest property prices per square meter in Europe. But it wasn’t always this way.
Once upon a time, Oia was just a sleepy, remote village with abandoned houses, dirt roads, and a pace that didn’t scream “tourist magnet.” And then came the first — those who didn’t see what was, but envisioned what could be.
What are today’s “pre-Oia” villages?
Based on our research and recent investment patterns across the Greek islands, here are some places showing strong signs of being the next big thing:
1. Amorgos – Aegean minimalism, raw and radiant
With dramatic cliffs, untouched beaches, Cycladic architecture, and a film legacy (“The Big Blue”), Amorgos mirrors the authentic beauty of early Santorini. Development is cautious and tasteful, and investors are just beginning to look closely.
2. Kythnos – The Cycladic secret hiding in plain sight
Just two hours from Lavrio port, with thermal springs, golden beaches, and charming villages, Kythnos is quietly emerging as a “Santorini for insiders.” Real estate remains affordable, but the shift has begun.
3. Tilos – The island of the future, already here
Energy self-sufficient, eco-conscious, and technologically progressive, Tilos offers what most destinations are trying to become. With strong local governance and a sustainability-first approach, it’s a model for 2035 — available in 2025.
4. Ano Mera, Mykonos – The quieter face of a loud island
As the south of Mykonos becomes saturated, attention is turning north. Ano Mera still offers authenticity, buildable plots, and a Mykonos ZIP code without the chaos. It’s the new frontier within Greece’s most famous island.
How do you recognize a future “Oia”?
• It’s real — not overproduced for tourists
• It’s hard to reach now, but that’s changing
• It maintains harmony between land and architecture
• It offers experience, not just accommodation
• It hasn’t been overexposed — yet
The truth is simple:
The biggest returns don’t come from buying where everyone’s looking. They come from buying where no one is — yet.
Greece’s “next Santorinis” — before the world finds them
Today, Oia in Santorini is synonymous with global luxury: honeymooners, influencers, cliffside suites with infinity pools, and some of the highest property prices per square meter in Europe. But it wasn’t always this way.
Once upon a time, Oia was just a sleepy, remote village with abandoned houses, dirt roads, and a pace that didn’t scream “tourist magnet.” And then came the first — those who didn’t see what was, but envisioned what could be.
What are today’s “pre-Oia” villages?
Based on our research and recent investment patterns across the Greek islands, here are some places showing strong signs of being the next big thing:
1. Amorgos – Aegean minimalism, raw and radiant
With dramatic cliffs, untouched beaches, Cycladic architecture, and a film legacy (“The Big Blue”), Amorgos mirrors the authentic beauty of early Santorini. Development is cautious and tasteful, and investors are just beginning to look closely.
2. Kythnos – The Cycladic secret hiding in plain sight
Just two hours from Lavrio port, with thermal springs, golden beaches, and charming villages, Kythnos is quietly emerging as a “Santorini for insiders.” Real estate remains affordable, but the shift has begun.
3. Tilos – The island of the future, already here
Energy self-sufficient, eco-conscious, and technologically progressive, Tilos offers what most destinations are trying to become. With strong local governance and a sustainability-first approach, it’s a model for 2035 — available in 2025.
4. Ano Mera, Mykonos – The quieter face of a loud island
As the south of Mykonos becomes saturated, attention is turning north. Ano Mera still offers authenticity, buildable plots, and a Mykonos ZIP code without the chaos. It’s the new frontier within Greece’s most famous island.
How do you recognize a future “Oia”?
• It’s real — not overproduced for tourists
• It’s hard to reach now, but that’s changing
• It maintains harmony between land and architecture
• It offers experience, not just accommodation
• It hasn’t been overexposed — yet
The truth is simple:
The biggest returns don’t come from buying where everyone’s looking. They come from buying where no one is — yet.
