Tinos island
Tinos is something like a Lourdes of the Orthodox.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from all over Greece visit the island and the church of the Virgin Mary,
hoping that she will do miracles for them. The island also has many Catholics.
With its relatively green, mountainous landscape, where tiny chapels and dovecotes are scattered everywhere, Tinos is a very beautiful island.
There are many villages, and exploring the surroundings with a car is definitely worth it.
It is quite a windy island, so the sea can get rough around Tinos.
Perhaps that is why the ancient Greeks believed the God of Winds lived here.
The people traditionally live off agriculture, stock breeding and the green marble that has been important for the economy since antiquity.
This marble was used when building the Louvre in Paris and Buckingham Palace in London, as well as Athens in the 19th century.
The beaches of Tinos are the best guarantee for your summer holidays. No one can imagine the richness that hides in the beaches of this island.
there are more than 25 tourist beaches, most of them with awards, distinguished both for the cleanliness of their waters, as well as their variety.
You will definitely find the one of your dreams.
You have the chance to choose from:
KYRIAKI which is the ideal beach for those who like spacious places.
It is an extraordinary beach, shaded by the umbrellas of a nearby hotel.
It is however fairly exposed to Northern winds.
You can eat very near at the hotel or a little further in beautiful picturesque taverns.
PETROS is a particularly quiet beach with fine white sand and crystal clear waters. On a rock lies the chapel of St. Peter.
You should take into consideration that the beach is not particularly protected from the wind.
ROMANOS beach is only a few minutes from town. It is a mixed one with pebbles and sand and has particularly clean waters.
SOSTIS is one of the most beautiful beaches, opposite of Myconos.
You will find plenty of shade from the trees, a very clean sea, regular sand, but also a picturesque pier to dive from.
It belongs to the beaches that are relatively protected from the strong Northern winds.
You will find something to eat, either a snack or lunch, in a relatively short distance.
Given the fact that it is a very long beach, you can jog or just walk until Skylantari beach.
This particular one is distinguished for the cleanliness of its waters, although it is more exposed to Northern winds.
FOKAS is the largest and most organized beach of Tinos, although relatively exposed to Northern winds.
It is situated close to the Town, however the further you go away, the wider it gets to become a huge beach with rich sand and shade from the trees.
Along its back you will find a lot of tourist stores to cover any desire or taste.
DIALISKARI is a very beautiful beach, isolated and relatively protected from winds, just after Kionia bay.
The road does not go all the way down. You will have to walk a few meters on the dirt road that leads to the beach.
The destination will reward you. The beach is spacious, very clean, with fine sand and shade from the trees in some points.
KALYVIA is locatedabout 13 km from the Town of Tinos, on the road to Ysternia and just before Yannaki Bay.
You will find a quite quiet and clean beach, protected from winds, to enjoy a swim.
KIONIA is just 2 km from the town of Tinos ans is perhaps the most cosmopolitan beach on the island.
KOLYMPITHRA is one of the most renowned and cosmopolitan beaches on the island, about 18 km from the Town of Tinos.
It is actually composed by two beaches. The smaller is more cosmopolitan, organized with deck chairs, umbrellas, showers, toilets and even a beach volley court.
The larger is more isolated and more exposed to Northern winds.
You can eat in a beautiful picturesque tavern at the small beach bay or a little higher, with view to Drakonisi and the endless Aegean.
LEIVADA is a very beautiful, picturesque and quiet beach with fine gravel and view of the northern part of the island.
A few meters before the beach you will find a beautiful pond with ducks, while a little higher on the mountain before
the beach there is a picturesque little tavern with very nice traditional cuisine.
Its unique characteristic are the shapes from the rocks on the left side of the beach. It is worth admiring these from nearby.
LYCHNAFTIA is at a 5 km distance from the Town of Tinos, you will find a small isolated beach, which you can access very easily by car.
YANNAKI BAY is at a 7 km distance from the Town of Tinos, exactly below the magnificent village Kardiani.
It belongs to the beaches that are protected from the wind with fine gravel.
You can eat by the waves or a little higher with view to the Aegean.
YSTERNIA BAY is the right choice for those who love an idyllic environment.
About 15 km from the town of Tinos, you will meet a beautiful small port, after which you will find small beaches along the shore,
protected from the Northern winds, with pebbles and very clean waters.
In the port you will find taverns that serve nice food.
PACHIA AMMOS is one of the most isolated and exotic beaches of Tinos, about 10 km from Town.
It is actually a large sand hill that leads to a very beautiful and exotic beach with crystal clear and clean waters.
Although the road is rough and the region arid, the destination will definitely reward you.
PORTO is at an 8 km distance from the Town of Tinos where you will encounter a beautiful beach with regular sand,
protected from the Northern winds, with waters that do not get too deep too fast.
You will also find plenty of shade from the trees, while umbrellas and deck chairs are leased from the bar nearby.
Near the beach, there is also the tavern of a nearby hotel.
ROCHARI is an Exceptional beach, relatively cosmopolitan, with regular sand and view to the Northern Aegean.
It is organized with deck chairs and plenty of shade from the trees. You can also have a snack at the canteen nearby or have a drink at the beach bar.
If you decide to find somewhere near to eat, the wonderful Panormos is very close with very interesting tastes from quality taverns in a magnificent environment.
STAVROS is just after the Town of Tinos, before you reach Kionia and it is a characteristically quiet beach protected from the winds.
It has plenty of shade from the trees and exactly behind the beach road you will find a great variety of restaurants, taverns, bars and cafes.
Tinos is famous for its dovecotes all elaborately decorated. They are two-storey fortress like towers decorated with geometric designs.
Find out more about this Greek sailing vacation here: www.tinos.gr