About Tinos
The enchanting Tinos island is located in the most famous Greek island group, the Cyclades. The island gained its fame as a religious destination, but it has lately become one of the most emerging holiday destinations, known for the traditional architecture of its villages, its charming sandy beaches and fantastic gastronomic scene.
There is a long list of amazing activities that are connected with Tinos, from Tours to its picturesque villages, to day trips with boat rentals and island hopping in the nearby islands and islets
While in Tinos, you can spoil yourself lying on the sunbeds of one of its golden sand beaches, enjoying the sun, or taste the local cuisine in one of its famous restaurants. If you feel adventurous, you can always hike the trails of the island or walk to visit some of the hundreds of blue-white churches that overlook the Aegean.
Villages Tours
Tinos is famous for the amazing, picturesque villages, each one with its unique character, architecture and history. Some of the most popular, worth visiting villages are…Pyrgos: one of the largest and prettiest villages on Tinos, Pyrgos has great architecture and a long tradition in sculpture. Kardiani, a picturesque mountainous village that lays on the slopes of a mountainside, offering breathtaking view to the sea. Isternia, located on the northern side of the island, built amphitheatrically on the slopes of a mountainside. The village has a long tradition in sculpture and many famous artists come from Isternia. Volax is a lovely village with an impressive rocky landscape. Granite rocks surround Volax and the gorgeous Mount Xombourgo stands above it. One of the most popular activities while in Tinos, is to do organized daytrips to the villages of the island. Contact us and we will plan for you fantastic excursions around Tinos!
Boat Tours
Tinos is really popular for its beautiful, sandy beaches, some of which are perfect for relaxing and sunbathing, and other for beach activities like surfing. However, if you are looking for a truly unique experience visiting secluded beaches or island hopping, there are many options for fantastic boat trips. Be it a traditional caique, a saling boat or a luxurious speed boat or a yacht, we can arrange amazing boat tours that will create unforgettable experiences.
Island Hopping
The island complex of the Cyclades comprises more than 30 inhabited islands, each with its unique character and tradition. Tinos is privileged to be located in the middle of the triangle formed by three of the most popular Cycladic islands: Andros, with its famous trails, the exquisite beaches and the elegant classy capital, the Chora. Syros, the capital of the Cyclades and the most aristocratic island among the Cyclades. Mykonos, the famous Greek destination with the dream beaches, the high end restaurants & boutiques and the unmatched nightlife. Starting from Tinos you can easily reach any of the above islands within a few minutes by Speedboats, or plan a day trip combining transfer to these destinations with some sunbathing aboard:)
Culinary Scene
The culinary scene of Tinos has been a true hidden gem over the ages, but has recently gained all the attraction that it deserves! The island now hosts some splendid restaurants that could easily be a reason to visit Tinos: From small traditional taverns in picturesque villages, to seaside high end restaurants offering fine dining options, Tinos has it all and will leave no restaurant-lover unsatisfied. Contact us and we will create together a holiday plan that will match your requirements and create an unforgettable experience!
Beaches
The most beautiful and calm beaches of Tinos are located on the south of the island: Some of those are Agios Ioannis Porto beach, Agios Sostis beach, Agios Romanos beach and Kionia beach. Generally, the beaches in the south are more popular and organized with hotels, seaside taverns, and cafeterias. The beaches on the north side are secluded but there are affected by high winds and sometimes even big waves. For this reason, some places like Kolymbithra beach became popular among wave surfers and surf lessons and rentals are also proposed.