Tinos Excursions

Tinos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Tinos, Sightseeing, Cyclades

Tinos is the fascinating island of Our Lady, which in August is swamped by pilgrims who come to pray in the church of Virgin Mary, the Greek equivalent of Lourdes. Tinos is characterized as the island of Faith and is considered a sacred place,containing of course all the natural beauties of a Cycladic island.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Tinos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Tinos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Tinos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Tinos. For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Virgin Mary of Tinos

Location: In Tinos town
Description: Probably the most important religious monument in the whole of Greece, impressive architecture. It hosts a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary and during August every year, the thousands of pilgrims flowing to the church is an unforgettable experience.

Church of Virgin Mary, Tinos

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:: Pyrgos Village

Location: 24 km northwest of Tinos town
Description: It is the village of marble sculpture with a great number marble and wood carving work shops and a School of Fine Arts.
Nearest beach: Panormos

Village of Pyrgos, Tinos

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:: Kardiani Village

Location: 16 km northwest of Tinos town
Description: Impresses the visitors on the first moment by its beautiful sea view, traditional architecture, water sources and fountains.
Nearest beach: Kalivia

Kardiani village

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:: Tinos Dovecotes

Location: In the eastern and central part of the island
Description: Fortress like stone structures with two levels, decorated with geometric patterns that are said to be the reason of attracting the pigeons.

Tinos dovecote

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:: Kolympithra Beach

Location: 20 km north of Tinos
Description: A popular beach protected from the prevailing wind by a horseshoe cliff-face. A nice bay of fine sand and clear water.
Nearest village: Agapi

Kolympithra beach, Tinos

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:: Dio Choria Village

Location: 9,5 km northeast of Tinos town
Description: Intense medieval style and exceptional view to the south part of the island create a marvelous settlement. You can admire the cave fountains in the central square.

Dio Choria village, Tinos

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:: Tinos Windmills

Location: In different areas on Tinos
Description: One example of the many Tinos' architectural and artistic treasures of folk art are the many windmills that were built here, some of which can be still seen today. Two of those are even in use.

Tinos Windmills

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:: Volax Village

Location: 10,5 km from the capital
Description: The village is located in a strange and unique site full of huge granite boulder formations, reminders of a volcanic eruption that took place some thousands of years ago.

Village of Volax, Tinos

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:: Chalepas Museum

Location: In the village of Chora
Description: The museum is housed in the same building where the famous Greek sculptor was born on Tinos Chora. Many of his works are displayed here, as well as some of his personal belongings.

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:: Sanctuary of Poseidon

Location: In Kionia, northwest of Tinos Town
Description: The present remains of the large Sanctuary are from the 4th century and later, but the sanctuary itself was much older. It used to be a kind of hospital, where the ailing came to solicit the god's help.

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