We believe Tinos to be one of the best kept secrets in the Cyclades. Whilst Mykonos, Naxos, Paros & Santorini grab the major share of foreign tourists, Tinos is by far the most popular destination for Greek tourists who come to visit Tinos Town, location of the famous Neoclassical Church of the Panagia and the miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary located therein.
From the expansive main waterfront of Tinos town, lined on the one side by a myriad of cafes, tavernas and shops and on the other by yachts and excursion boats, two streets lead up to the church, in turn lined with shops and stalls selling all manner of souvenirs and devotional articles. But there is more to Tinos Town than the church.

A sandy, town beach is about 500 metres away, and one can browse the local farmers’ market in Pallada or seek out a trinket or two at Tinos flea market. We elect to accommodate most of our island hopping clients in Tinos Town as this allows them to maximise the limited time they have on the island. However, those committed to a longer stay will probably prefer to holiday in our accommodation located in the Porto area, a 30 minutes’ bus ride or a 20 minutes’ drive south east of Tinos Town. Porto’s coastline boasts three consecutive stretches of sandy beach commencing with Agios Sostis, then Skilandari and finally Porto beach itself. All offer the proverbial crystal clear waters, safe swimming and views across to Mykonos.

Excellent accommodation, a mini-market and a handful of tavernas are the extent of development here although we did notice some beach loungers and umbrellas on our last visit! Coastal walks in this region are superb with the pristine sand of Pachia Ammos just 15 minutes further west. Many of our clients choose to hire a car during all or part of their stay.
This enables them to explore at least half a dozen other beaches dotted around Tinos’ coastline as well as the villages of the interior. The latter are worth a special mention as they rank among some of the most attractive villages in the Cyclades.

In particular, the beautiful village of Pyrgos with its shaded main square is top of most visitors list. Located right in the middle of Tinos’ marble-quarrying district, the village is home to local artisans renowned throughout Greece for their skill in sculpting marble. One can visit the numerous marble workshops and sculpture studios in the village. Another area of interest is the villages around Exobourgo mountain.
The fortified architecture, narrow alleyways and 3 springs of Dio Choria, the views across the island to Mykonos, Naxos and on a clear day Santorini from Exobourgo village itself or visits to the Jesuit Folklore museum and Ursuline Convent in Loutra are all possibilities. Armed with a map and good walking shoes, it is possible to visit the Tiniot villages of Exobourgo by using many of the old trails that still exist. One last characteristic that Tinos is noted for are the distinctive and ornate dovecots that dot the landscape. Twin centre and Island Hopping: Tinos can be combined with Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros and Syros. Excursions & Activities: As far as we are aware, Tinos is the only island in Greece where one can take lessons in marble sculpting.
These courses offer both beginner and professional alike the same level of individual assistance in an informal studio atmosphere. The same principles for beginner and expert alike are applied at the island’s scuba diving centre. More conventional ways of passing ones holiday time can be had by joining the guided coach, walking or open top self-drive jeep tours of the island and taking to the sea to visit neighbouring Syros and Delos/Mykonos.

Theoxenia Hotel
Nice three-star family hotel. Situated in the center of Tinos town,150 meter from the port and the main church,the beach is on a distance of 500m.The hotel is open the whole year around and has a restaurant and a big conference room for weddings and baptisings. Perfect balance are reflected in every detail in the choice of colours fabrics and the oak-wood furniture and panelling.
Every room which is decorated in different style is an Invitation to relax and enjoy oneself   More…

Tinos Beach Hotel
Welcome to Tinos Beach Hotel, the ideal destination for a magnificent holiday. Situated on the island of Tinos, which belongs to the Cyclades complex of islands in the Aegean, Tinos Beach Hotel has a long tradition of hospitality. It is a first class hotel with 180 traditional furnished, highly comfortable air-conditioned rooms and suites, all with fridge and satellite TV.
In its 30 years of operation the hotel has been a most popular destination for thousands of guests  More…

Porto Tango
Located in the East Coast of Tinos Island, a few meters away from the charming and picturesque bay of Ag. Yiannis at Porto. Built in a genuine Cycladic Architecture Style with great respect to the natural surrounding and ecological balance of the area, it offers a combination of high quality and comfort.
Have the vacations of your dreams at the only a class superior Hotel on the exquisite island of Tinos overlooking the bay of Ag. Giannis, Porto. More…

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