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Photogallery of Tinos Island, Greece
Top sigths of Greece
Athens is known as the most famous tourist destination in Greece. The city is included in the list of the oldest settlements in the world. It’s a true treasury of historic and archaeological landmarks. Tenths of thousands of tourists come to Athens to see Mount Lycabettus and the Acropolis of Athens as this is where first settlers appeared on the territory of modern Athens 6 thousand years ago. The city was formed around these two landmarks.
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Chapters of the guide to Tinos Island
Cuisine and top restaurants
Tinos almost doesn’t differ from the rest of Greece in culinary terms. Delicious and hearty dishes cooked according to old national recipes from natural and fresh products are waiting for you here. You will find horiatiki in any tavern. This is a Greek salad with salty feta cheese and fragrant olive oil. Fried or baked fishes that swam in the sea in the morning are also served in almost all establishments of … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Tinos Island
There are customs in the villages. Many of them are of pre-Christian origin and most often depend on Shrovetide week. For example, the holiday is organized on the last Thursday before fasting in the village of Triandaros. A traditional carnival dance is performed during its celebration. Residents perform frivolous ditties in turn. Each of them begins with the next letter of the alphabet. Carnivals and festive … Open
Travel guide to Tinos Island
The most popular and picturesque beach of the region, Agios Fokas, is located not far from the capital. This beach is covered with soft and light sand. Agios Fokas is safely protected from wind, so strong waves are very rare in this coastal area and water is always calm and clean. It is a comfortable place to relax with children. There are many interesting places suitable for a walk not far from the beach. Agios … Open
Tinos Island for children - what to visit
It is especially recommended to visit the island with students. There are many historical buildings and stunning temple architecture here. The child will have the opportunity to know about the history of Christianity, the development of sculpture, and art in Greece. The village of Volax is very interesting to visit. There is a small open-air theater and a small Folklore Museum here. The child will be able to learn … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Tinos is a sacred island for Greeks and Christians all over the world. Therefore, various religious attributes are often taken from here. You will find souvenir shops with icons, Holy water, oil, various crosses, and rosaries in any village. You can buy candles. They have a huge size. Some of them reach the height of human growth. Of course, you should not keep such a candle as a souvenir. But it is considered … Open
Best beaches
One of the most unusual beaches of Tinos is Kolimvitra situated in the picturesque Katomeri Valley. Conventionally, this extensive beach area is divided into two parts, one of which is landscaped and is characterized by attractive taverns. The equipped part of the beach is suitable for families with children; it’s protected from wind and strong waves by rocky headlands. However, travelers are attracted to the … Open
