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by Santorini Dave • Updated: May 12, 2020
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The view from Atlantis Books south towards Imerovigli and into the caldera. Just incredible!
Atlantis Books in Santorini is one of my favorite bookstores anywhere, and has a well-deserved spot on many lists of the world’s best bookshops. It’s crazy charming and atmospheric – basically a cave that’s crammed from top to bottom with books. They sell mostly English-language books, with some classics in modern (or even ancient) Greek, as well as a fantastic kids’ selection. Definitely stop in for a visit if you’re in Oia, and be sure to support the store and buy something – the cashier will stamp your book with their famous logo if you ask. It’s located down a short-but-steep flight of stairs on the main footpath that runs through town, and pretty much marks the end of the Fira to Oia hike. The owners and staff are smart and helpful, and love to help customers find a great book (or a good gyro) – so feel free to start a conversation. The shop is on your left as you’re walking west (towards the sunset), but because it’s small, it’s easy to miss – just ask any store owner, “Bookstore?” and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Atlantis Books: The Basics
- Website: AtlantisBooks.org
- Location: Oia, Santorini, Greece
- Telephone: +30 22860 72346
- Email: [email protected]
- Accept Credit Cards: Yes
- Hours: Change with season but most commonly 11am to 8pm, daily
Atlantis Books: Read More
- New York Times: On a Greek Island, a Bookstore With Some Mythology of Its Own
- National Geographic: Top 10 Bookstores
- Vanity Fair: The Trials and Triumphs of Santorini’s Atlantis Books
Atlantis Books in Oia, Santorini
Video of Atlantis Books – A Quick Tour
Photos of Atlantis Books
Santorini Books in Oia, Santorini.
A big draw is the rooftop patio with views of the caldera (and books for sale).
The entrance to Atlantis Books.
Outdoor patio at Atlantis Books.
Atlantis Books is located on the main path in Oia. Shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants are dotted to the left and right.
It’s a small bookshop but still manages to stock titles in multiple languages and in many genres. (Photo: flickr/philk37)
The rooftop deck above the store.
Interesting and fun quotations are found inside …
… and outside.
Down the stairs into the mecca.
Books are crammed into every little corner …
… up above too.
Another route to the rooftop. (Photo: flickr/Robert Patton)
Close To Atlantis Books
Mary Kay’s bar is very cool and steps from Atlantis Books.
Lotza is nearby and has delicious baklava and great views. Not the best restaurant in Oia, but open for lunch and has good snacks.
Meteor Cafe is a good place to relax with a new book – the opposite direction from Mary Kay’s.
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Hi there,
I am hoping to come to Santorini in October and was wondering if Atlantis bookshop is still open? Am longing to see it in person!
Yes, it’s definitely open in October.
Is Atlantis Books open in winter? December and January?
Mark
Yes, it’s open year-round including winter months. It will have reduced hours and not open every day.