Greeka.com: Tinos Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Heavenly atmosphere

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:45 GMT

My trip to Tinos for the summer holidays turned marvelous. The island is characterized by its beauty, the simplicity of life and its religious symbolism. During my stay the town was throbbing with activity, mainly due to the Greek visitors who arrive here to pay homage to the Holy Virgin Church. Tinos is an island that ...

Beaches: Nice

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:45 GMT

Better to visit the beach next to it, on the right, called Apigania, which is one of the best but it takes a 5 minute walking on a footpath. Both are protected from the winds.

Beaches: The best choice when windy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

It's very protected from the wind. Nice beach with crystal clear water.

Beaches: Within walking distance

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Very close to the town. Nothing special. If you have a car, don't bother visiting this one.

Beaches: Not bad

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Sandy beach close to the town. Not bad but there are so many better beaches on the island that I wouldn't recommend this one. It's organised though but there are a lot of people.

Beaches: One of the best

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Very nice but windy. Great colors. The ride to the beach is also interesting. There's a small pont right next to the beach.

Beaches: Very beautiful and close to the town

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Very large sandy beach. Be sure to go on the left side of the beach. It's much better.

Beaches: Really great

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Very beautiful. Need to drive 2 km on soil road. Quiet but windy when there are northern winds. Stony beach but one of the best of the island. Don't miss visiting the lighthouse on your way back.

Beaches: Really nice

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Very beautiful sandy beach. Need to walk for five minutes. Quiet, not organised.

General: Great nature and villages

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

After a short visit to the main town, we rented a car and drove up the mountainside. We had read in travel guides that the best part of Tinos is the lovely villages in the inland. The view of the harbor and town is quite spectacular from the hillside. After a while, we reached Dio Choria, with the fortified buildings, meandering tunnels, tiny streets, and natural springs. Next, we visited the f...

General: Much windy but lovely

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

I found Tinos extremely interesting from a cultural point of view (history, heritage, religion, local tradition). I have visited more than 10 Greek islands but on Tinos I have found the kindest people I ever met. Very nice, kind, easy going inhabitants. This has been a great experience for me and my friends. We book a n...

General: Choose hotel carefully

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

When we visited Tinos last year, we stayed in a lovely hotel in Kionia. It seems that we were lucky to find a nice place to stay, as we were very worried with this issue. Most of our friends who have also been to Tinos were unhappy with their accommodation. They said that the hotel's pictures on the Internet were much d...

General: Sacred and beautiful

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Most Greeks know Tinos from the Church of Virgin Mary. Every 15 of August, Tinos becomes the center of Greece, with thousands of people visiting this church. To visit and see the sacred icon you have to wait a long queue, even when it's not August, 15. This was the reason we first visited Tinos. My sister had made a pro...

General: Get a religious aspect of life

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

Try to visit Tinos island on a daytrip from Athens or for a few days (but not during 15th of August, you will not find even a chair to seat!!- it's the celebration of the Church of the Panagia Evangelistria there) since if you are keen on nightlife and cosmopolitan way of life, it will disappoint you a little bit! Nevertheless,

General: So sweet

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:46 GMT

We spent 10 days in Tinos last August, beautiful holiday, beautiful island. But not for all. Tinos is different from other cyclades. Have wonderful little villages, so white, rocky landscapes, much wind and Chora is a town full of restauants, cafes, shops and pilgrims. Don't go to Tinos if you want night life, but if you need beautiful beaches, quite villages and very nice and friendly peop...