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Chapters of the guide to Tilos Island
Best beaches
Nearby is the popular sandy Plaka Beach; for many years, it remains a favorite destination among fans of water sports. The small Agios Antonis Beach is located in the charming settlement of the same name. Travelers who love to spend time in solitude would like the place too. Many tourists prefer this miniature beach because of its restaurants and taverns, which are among the best on the island. It’s certainly … Open
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Shopping, streets and outlets
Moreover, people can also purchase highly pretty gold and silver jewellery with precious or semiprecious stones. Local craftsmen create it often by an extremely rare nowadays Byzantine technique (only Greek jewellers use such method in modern days). You can buy finished jewellery or order a customized one according to your own design. In addition, some workshops even allow their customers to watch the making … Open
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Tilos Island for children - what to visit
If your kid likes pieces of church art or just ancient constructions, then you can visit St. Panteleimon Monastery together. It was built in the 15th century, so those children who have a fancy for history or simply love asking various questions concerning the way people used to live centuries ago should learn something peculiar there. There is one more knight castle near Mikro Horio. It was built in the 14th … Open
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Travel guide to Tilos Island
Not far from St. Antonio Bay, there is one more attractive beach – Milos. Water has an unusual azure shade in this area. It is hard to find a more picturesque place on the island. The coastal area offers a truly spectacular panoramic view of the nearby islands. Many come to this beach to admire breath-taking sunsets. Tilos doesn’t have many entertainment centers as all resorts and beaches of the island are … Open
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Traditions and mentality of Tilos Island
Locals don’t like working too hard in order to get profit. There is a belief here that money should bring happiness, and if it doesn’t happen, then why does one need money at all? That is why a Greek can easily spend their salary on a cool but needless gadget or to have a good time in a tavern. If locals get some extra money, they don’t invest it most of the times but spend on passing things. … Open
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Cuisine and top restaurants
Everybody should definitely try the local dip tzatziki made from yogurt, cucumbers and garlic. It’s usually served with meat or pita – flat unleavened bread. Residents of Tilos Island usually eat pitas with other dishes as well as just as it is (or with various fillings, e.g. meat, fish or vegetables). One of the simplest snacks is gyro which you can buy in local souvlaki places. Gyro is a pita stuffed with … Open
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