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It's a bit of a hotchpotch of jumble, young designers, live music, DJs, the odd random performance artist, maybe a BBQ, maybe some nice hot soup...

It's genuinely really great for hand printed tees and pumps, jewellery, second-hand books, vinyl, vintage-rummaging, people-watching, cake-eating, cocktail-drinking... And sometimes it happens at night too, which can be very, very good.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18667 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18163 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18163 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17777 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17777 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17372 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17372 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16300 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16300 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16297 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16297 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16276 pedestrian-only Church Street. A couple of local
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Take a boat trip, go mackerel fishing (on a mackerel pleasure trip as the sign used to have it) or buy fresh fish down on the beach. Get drowsy and happy in the cliff top garden of the Anchor Inn.

Go second hand book shopping in a hidden garage book shop (look for the sign on the pavement near the top of Fore Street), stock up on surf gear at Jimmy Green's or pick up some well-priced art at the Steam Gallery.

In the summer there's a regatta, but I've always preferred it a little out of high season, when you can enjoy the peace that fills this little town.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13347 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12385
The shape of the building is circular so, when you are on one of the upper floors and you walk along, before you know it, you find yourself where you started without realising you're going round in a circle.

The building also houses the Library Theatre which regularly hosts high profile productions.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12385 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10879
Oia hostel is a great, clean and cheap place to stay (and Santorini certainly isn't cheap). It's very un-hostel like in a positive way and in an excellent location.

Ammoudi port is the best place for a swim in Oia; however the climb back up to the village is pure torture. It is a rocky cove with the clearest water I have ever seen, but space is limited so get there early.

Visiting vineyards is a must, especially as most have small restaurants attached.

Also, Atlantis Books is a rare find of a bookshop anywhere in the world. It is in Oia centre and must be visited, international literature, and the shop is a delight.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10879 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9813
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Plus point, you can then go out and peruse your finds over a great (cheap!!) cup of coffee at the nearby Indian Cofee House.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9123 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9123