Holidays in Tinos

Located in the northern side of the Cyclades, Tinos island is ideal for relaxing family holidays. The beaches are calm and sandy, surrounded by many tourist facilities and accommodation. The most traditional villages are located in the inland and they are famous for the picturesque architecture. Pyrgos is the most characteristic village of Tinos Greece, with a long tradition in marble carving. Apart from a calm holiday place, the island is special for the Greeks as it hosts the Church of Panagia (Virgin), considered the protector of the country, with a miraculous icon inside. This church receives thousands of pilgrims all year round, particularly on the 15th of August, on the occasion of the Dormition of the Virgin.

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Travel guide to Tinos, Greece

Located on the northern side of Cyclades, Tinos island has a special spirit. This place has religious importance for the Greeks as the Church of Panagia Evangelistria in Tinos Town is considered the protector of the entire country. In fact, many pilgrims head to this church all year round.

Apart from the main town and the lovely beaches, in Tinos Cyclades do not miss a trip to the mountainous villages and the interesting monasteries in the countryside. Pyrgos, Kardiani and Isternia are among the most beautiful villages with traditional style. Holidays in Tinos can be combined with other close islands, like Syros, Mykonos and Andros.

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Check our travel guide about Tinos island and see the most interesting villages, beaches and sights to visit. A look at our beautiful photos, 360 pictures and detailed maps will give you a better understanding of the island.

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Accommodation

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Most convenient accommodation in Tinos is found in the beaches on the southern side of the island. Agios Ioannis Porto, Agios Romanos and Agios Sostis have well-organized tourist facilities. In these beaches, you can find larges hotels next to simple apartments and traditional studios. These venues provide direct access to the beach. Some hotels are also found in Tinos Town and Kionia beach.

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Things to see and do

The island of Tinos, in Greece, is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the Cyclades islands group. Tinos island is a quiet and relaxing island and distinguishes for the miracle-working Church of Virgin Mary in Town that receives thousands of visitors all year round and for the traditional villages in the inland. These mountainous villages have picturesque architecture with paved streets, stone houses and lovely squares. Pyrgos is the most traditional village, also famous for its long tradition in marble carving.

The wild landscape of Tinos island is dotted with dovecotes and churches, often constructed in privileged spots with view to the sea. The most frequented beaches are located on the southern side of the island, close to the Town, and they have many tourist facilities. This guide of Tinos Cyclades offers all the useful information about Tinos holidays and things to do on the island. Due to the frequent ferry connection, holidays in Tinos can be combined with Andros, Syros and Mykonos.

Highlights in Tinos

Discover in a glance the best things to see and do in Tinos island

Pyrgos village

Central square in Pyrgos

Pyrgos is the most picturesque village in Tinos. Located on the northern side of the island, Pyrgos was the home of the famous sculptor Giannoulis Halepas.
Agios Fokas beach

Crystal waters in Agios Fokas

Agios Fokas is a lovely beach with crystal waters on the southern side of Tinos. Nice accommodations and taverns line up this sandy beach.
Evangelistria church

Church of Panagia Evangelistria

The impressive church of Panagia Evangelistria is the protector saint of Tinos and of all the country. It celebrates with a large religious festival on August 15th.
Dovecotes

Beautiful dovecotes

Dovecotes are found all around the island. They have traditional style with geometric patterns and white colour. Their structure looks like a small fortress.
Museum of sculptor Chapelas

Museum of Giannoulis Chapelas

In the village of Pyrgos is the museum of the famous Greek sculptor, Giannoulis Chalepas. This museum is hosted in the old house of the artist and hosts many personal items.
Kardiani village

Beautiful village of Kardiani

Located on the northern side of the island, Kardiani is a small village with traditional style. It is built on the mountain slopes and offers fantastic views to the Aegean Sea.
Surfing

Surfing cente in Tinos island

Tinos is among the few Greek islands where visitors can go surfing. A great surfing spot in Tinos island is Kolymbithra beach, where there is a surfing centre.
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Trip to Tinos from Mykonos

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In summer season there are frequent tours to Tinos from the neighboring island of Mykonos. A bus takes visitors around the island to see the most important sights and villages.