Guidebook for Tinos

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Guidebook for Tinos

Parks & Nature

Beach - Surf spot. Must! It is located on the northern side of the island facing directly the north Aegean Sea. The strong northern wind meltemi that blows in summer months, particularly July and August, create great waves for surfing. Blowing at a speed of more than 5 on the Beaufort scale, this wind creates a great left wave and sometimes a smaller right. Kolymbithra is also a safe beach with sandy bottom. Tinos Surf Lessons was founded by local surfer John Vidalis. It offers surf tuition, surfboard rentals, and also other water sports equipment, like bodyboard, canoe, kayak and skimboard rentals. Kolymbithra beach is fantastic place for all levels of surfers, even for beginners.
29 locals recommend
Kolimpithra
29 locals recommend
Beach - Surf spot. Must! It is located on the northern side of the island facing directly the north Aegean Sea. The strong northern wind meltemi that blows in summer months, particularly July and August, create great waves for surfing. Blowing at a speed of more than 5 on the Beaufort scale, this wind creates a great left wave and sometimes a smaller right. Kolymbithra is also a safe beach with sandy bottom. Tinos Surf Lessons was founded by local surfer John Vidalis. It offers surf tuition, surfboard rentals, and also other water sports equipment, like bodyboard, canoe, kayak and skimboard rentals. Kolymbithra beach is fantastic place for all levels of surfers, even for beginners.
Beach. Just 5km E of the town of Tinos, there is one of the most beautiful costs of the island, with the “eyes” turned right across to Mykonos.
12 locals recommend
Agios Sostis
12 locals recommend
Beach. Just 5km E of the town of Tinos, there is one of the most beautiful costs of the island, with the “eyes” turned right across to Mykonos.
Beach. Just 3km away from Chora, for a swim with the temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite at the archeological site of Kionia in the background. At the road to Kionia you will also find the neighboring, leeward coasts Aghios Markos and Stavros.
14 locals recommend
Kionia
14 locals recommend
Beach. Just 3km away from Chora, for a swim with the temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite at the archeological site of Kionia in the background. At the road to Kionia you will also find the neighboring, leeward coasts Aghios Markos and Stavros.
Beach. The cherished seaport of Kardiani (13km from Chora), next to Agios Petros beach. Exotic moments with crystal, shallow waters, shady tamarisks all along, relaxation in chaise lounges under the rattan umbrellas and cocktails or raki from the Kardiani Kalyvia beach bar; always in speed and at your disposal, the beach bar supplies you with snacks, juices, coffees, cocktails and raki directly at your chaise lounge.
9 locals recommend
Kalivia, Tinos
9 locals recommend
Beach. The cherished seaport of Kardiani (13km from Chora), next to Agios Petros beach. Exotic moments with crystal, shallow waters, shady tamarisks all along, relaxation in chaise lounges under the rattan umbrellas and cocktails or raki from the Kardiani Kalyvia beach bar; always in speed and at your disposal, the beach bar supplies you with snacks, juices, coffees, cocktails and raki directly at your chaise lounge.
Secret Beach - Path walking needed. Untouched by the massive tourism, the neighbor of Aghios Romanos, is in good terms with the loners and those who do not hesitate to pass a mini-odyssey in order to reach this exotic place. If you wish to swim in its turquoise waters next to greenish and white natural sculptures, you have to drive 11km in dirt road, walk in downhill and descent from rocks! Otherwise, you may choose to get there by boat.
11 locals recommend
Απηγανιά παραλία
11 locals recommend
Secret Beach - Path walking needed. Untouched by the massive tourism, the neighbor of Aghios Romanos, is in good terms with the loners and those who do not hesitate to pass a mini-odyssey in order to reach this exotic place. If you wish to swim in its turquoise waters next to greenish and white natural sculptures, you have to drive 11km in dirt road, walk in downhill and descent from rocks! Otherwise, you may choose to get there by boat.
Beach. With amenities, a cosmopolitan beach near Panormos (connection from Panormos Village) at the small port of the settlement Platia. Sparse tamarisks in the sands and view towards the Northern Aegean Sea.
9 locals recommend
Rochari Beach Bar
Ροχαρι
9 locals recommend
Beach. With amenities, a cosmopolitan beach near Panormos (connection from Panormos Village) at the small port of the settlement Platia. Sparse tamarisks in the sands and view towards the Northern Aegean Sea.
The nearest beach. 2km long, it worth being considered as the largest -in acreage- beach of the island. Thanks to its short distance from Chora (2km), it seems ideal for those who do not have any conveyance because you can arrive there on foot. As for its features, it is characterized by the pebble-sand duet as well as the green artistic intervention of the shady trees. On the advantages, you may add the view towards the mystic Delos and the amenities of umbrellas, deck-chairs and beach bars. All along, you may find cafeterias, restaurants and taverns. If you want a piece of advice, prefer the part that is near the helipad of Tinos - Pegu Mar beach bar.
12 locals recommend
Paralia Agios Fokas
12 locals recommend
The nearest beach. 2km long, it worth being considered as the largest -in acreage- beach of the island. Thanks to its short distance from Chora (2km), it seems ideal for those who do not have any conveyance because you can arrive there on foot. As for its features, it is characterized by the pebble-sand duet as well as the green artistic intervention of the shady trees. On the advantages, you may add the view towards the mystic Delos and the amenities of umbrellas, deck-chairs and beach bars. All along, you may find cafeterias, restaurants and taverns. If you want a piece of advice, prefer the part that is near the helipad of Tinos - Pegu Mar beach bar.
Secret Beach - path walking needed. In every sense... Remote, peaceful and of low profile character, it is recommended if you despise of the crowds. With the impressive, golden dunes to remind you of a desert, with rocks sculptured by the brine and blue waters that lick the coast, you cannot but love it. 10km away from Chora.
21 locals recommend
Pachia Ammos beach
21 locals recommend
Secret Beach - path walking needed. In every sense... Remote, peaceful and of low profile character, it is recommended if you despise of the crowds. With the impressive, golden dunes to remind you of a desert, with rocks sculptured by the brine and blue waters that lick the coast, you cannot but love it. 10km away from Chora.
Beach - Lefko Beach Bar
19 locals recommend
Agios Romanos
19 locals recommend
Beach - Lefko Beach Bar
Beach and traditional village. difficult access by car but the place is worth it.
7 locals recommend
Koumelas
7 locals recommend
Beach and traditional village. difficult access by car but the place is worth it.
For many the best beach in Tinos. Do not visit with strong north wind.
24 locals recommend
Livada
24 locals recommend
For many the best beach in Tinos. Do not visit with strong north wind.
Beautiful beach. Secret: you can walk along the path and reach to the small island called planet as well as to a secret small beach.
9 locals recommend
Paralia Agia Thalassa
9 locals recommend
Beautiful beach. Secret: you can walk along the path and reach to the small island called planet as well as to a secret small beach.
Beach. no place to buy coffee or water.
Paralia Lichnaftia
Beach. no place to buy coffee or water.

Food Scene

Traditional village. Dyo Choria: A calm, charming and attractive place situated in the edge of Kechrovouni mountain. It is a silently powerful place, identified by the waters of the five springs streaming out of its heart. Alleys with countless steps as well as arches form the natural and social web of the village that counts 900 years of continuous presence.There, Vagelis Desypris has created a space of his own, exactly as he had dreamt it of. The homonymous traditional café-restaurant is a meeting point. Have a taste of the traditional dishes that bring all tinian savors straight to your plate. Tip: Try visiting the tavern at the time when the sun goes down. Sunset will take your breath.
26 locals recommend
Dio Choria
26 locals recommend
Traditional village. Dyo Choria: A calm, charming and attractive place situated in the edge of Kechrovouni mountain. It is a silently powerful place, identified by the waters of the five springs streaming out of its heart. Alleys with countless steps as well as arches form the natural and social web of the village that counts 900 years of continuous presence.There, Vagelis Desypris has created a space of his own, exactly as he had dreamt it of. The homonymous traditional café-restaurant is a meeting point. Have a taste of the traditional dishes that bring all tinian savors straight to your plate. Tip: Try visiting the tavern at the time when the sun goes down. Sunset will take your breath.
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine - Fish dishes. Fish and seafood full wins here as you may choose among many different recipes with fresh fish, grilled or not; always accompanied by local products which nature so generously provides to Tinos.
26 locals recommend
Marathia
Iroon Politechniou
26 locals recommend
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine - Fish dishes. Fish and seafood full wins here as you may choose among many different recipes with fresh fish, grilled or not; always accompanied by local products which nature so generously provides to Tinos.
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine / fish
18 locals recommend
Tarsanás
5 Kazanova
18 locals recommend
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine / fish
Greek / Mediterranean /local cuisine - Fish dishes
28 locals recommend
Like salt
Iroon Politechniou
28 locals recommend
Greek / Mediterranean /local cuisine - Fish dishes
Pizza - Pasta. Dough & Shaker is the brand new all-day space in Pyrgos. Its doors have just opened, in April, 2016. The new meeting point, with indoor and outdoor spaces, has maintained the traditional character, still it has been totally renovated so as to adjust to the modern needs of a pasta bar / pizzeria. It’s true that at Dough & Shaker, all doughs –for pizzas, peinirli & pasta – are prepared on a daily basis so as the products to be really fresh! Pizza ingredients, cheese and cured meats are of supreme quality as the come from small Greek cured meat industries while vegetables and the rest of first materials are mainly local. As for the sauces (eg. pesto), all of them are made by them
18 locals recommend
Dough and Shaker
Τήνου
18 locals recommend
Pizza - Pasta. Dough & Shaker is the brand new all-day space in Pyrgos. Its doors have just opened, in April, 2016. The new meeting point, with indoor and outdoor spaces, has maintained the traditional character, still it has been totally renovated so as to adjust to the modern needs of a pasta bar / pizzeria. It’s true that at Dough & Shaker, all doughs –for pizzas, peinirli & pasta – are prepared on a daily basis so as the products to be really fresh! Pizza ingredients, cheese and cured meats are of supreme quality as the come from small Greek cured meat industries while vegetables and the rest of first materials are mainly local. As for the sauces (eg. pesto), all of them are made by them
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine. An eating house that originates back in 1812 and is full of memories, awash by aromas… A flavor and inspiration rest stop for travelers, authors and artists who were waiting for the boat that would get them to the following island… Since 1995 Eleni Theodorou welcomes you to this nostalgic environment among peppers and spices, ladles, pots and pans hung from the ceiling. She serves heartily nice traditional stuffed cabbage leaves, rabbit casserole with onions and wine vinegar, squabs with rice, lamb with thyme and many more special dishes prepared with love and care.
14 locals recommend
To Koutouki tis Eleni
5 Gafou
14 locals recommend
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine. An eating house that originates back in 1812 and is full of memories, awash by aromas… A flavor and inspiration rest stop for travelers, authors and artists who were waiting for the boat that would get them to the following island… Since 1995 Eleni Theodorou welcomes you to this nostalgic environment among peppers and spices, ladles, pots and pans hung from the ceiling. She serves heartily nice traditional stuffed cabbage leaves, rabbit casserole with onions and wine vinegar, squabs with rice, lamb with thyme and many more special dishes prepared with love and care.
Pizza - Pasta
16 locals recommend
Pranzo
Eparchiaki Odos Tinou-Kallonis
16 locals recommend
Pizza - Pasta
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine - Fish dishes & Seafood - Exceptional food. Maybe the best food in Tinos. A place with gastronomic culture. One of the top restaurants in Tinos.
29 locals recommend
To Θαλασσάκι
29 locals recommend
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine - Fish dishes & Seafood - Exceptional food. Maybe the best food in Tinos. A place with gastronomic culture. One of the top restaurants in Tinos.
Souvlaki in Tinos Town.
Έδεσμα
Afentouli
Souvlaki in Tinos Town.
Pizza - Pasta
Italia
Eparchiaki Odos Tripotamou-Kallonis
Pizza - Pasta
Ψησταριά Μπεεε, Όλα Στα Κάρβουνα..
Eparchiaki Odos Triantarou-Falatadou
13 locals recommend
Olive in vrekastro
Βρυοκαστρο

Sightseeing

Traditional village. Volax village is located in a strange and unique site full of huge granite boulder formations, reminders of a volcanic eruption that took place some thousands of years ago. Those natural monoliths have different shapes and give to the landscape a unique natural charm; the white houses of the village contrast with the profound red of the rocks. The few inhabitants of Volax are basket-weavers and their workshops can be visited. Their works are of course for sale and might make a great and useful souvenir.
56 locals recommend
Volax
56 locals recommend
Traditional village. Volax village is located in a strange and unique site full of huge granite boulder formations, reminders of a volcanic eruption that took place some thousands of years ago. Those natural monoliths have different shapes and give to the landscape a unique natural charm; the white houses of the village contrast with the profound red of the rocks. The few inhabitants of Volax are basket-weavers and their workshops can be visited. Their works are of course for sale and might make a great and useful souvenir.
In the center of the island is the granite Exombourgo hill. An impressive and steep rock on which we find the ruins of the Venetian St. Helena castle. The name comes from the village that exists outside the castle (bourgo) exo-bourgo. In 2007, around the perimeter of the hill around 70 climbing routes were opened.
21 locals recommend
Exomvourgo
21 locals recommend
In the center of the island is the granite Exombourgo hill. An impressive and steep rock on which we find the ruins of the Venetian St. Helena castle. The name comes from the village that exists outside the castle (bourgo) exo-bourgo. In 2007, around the perimeter of the hill around 70 climbing routes were opened.
Traditional village, Built in the shade of luxuriant verdure of plane and olive trees, this lovely village has picturesque stone paved narrow alleys, whitewashed steps, wonderful arches and magnificent traditional whitewashed old houses with flat roofs, colourful windows and doors and courtyards and balconies full of bright flowers. Most of those superb houses are made of marble and never fail to charm every visitor with their beautiful, spare lines. A stream runs through the village and cool water gushes out of the glimmering springs that adorn the village. Kardiani is a real marvel, among the prettiest villages of Tinos.
33 locals recommend
Kardiani
33 locals recommend
Traditional village, Built in the shade of luxuriant verdure of plane and olive trees, this lovely village has picturesque stone paved narrow alleys, whitewashed steps, wonderful arches and magnificent traditional whitewashed old houses with flat roofs, colourful windows and doors and courtyards and balconies full of bright flowers. Most of those superb houses are made of marble and never fail to charm every visitor with their beautiful, spare lines. A stream runs through the village and cool water gushes out of the glimmering springs that adorn the village. Kardiani is a real marvel, among the prettiest villages of Tinos.
Drinks - Coffee - Amazing views. From the morning coffee and the local dishes, to the imaginative cocktails accompanied by the moonlight and the sound of special music selections, MAYOU offers a mesmerizing and calm setting, inviting you to capture a panoramic view of the open sea.
26 locals recommend
MAYOU All-day Bar
26 locals recommend
Drinks - Coffee - Amazing views. From the morning coffee and the local dishes, to the imaginative cocktails accompanied by the moonlight and the sound of special music selections, MAYOU offers a mesmerizing and calm setting, inviting you to capture a panoramic view of the open sea.
Moni Kimiseos Theotokou Kechrovouniou
6 locals recommend
Φάρος Λιβάδας

Arts & Culture

The museum presents the technology of marble, a material with a particular place in the architecture and art of Greece, from ancient times to the present. At the same time, the intricate meshing of tools and techniques is described in detail. The permanent exhibition comprises a variety of original works in marble: mundane, ecclesiastical, funerary and everyday objects, clay models and plaster-of-Paris copies, as well as quarrying, cutting and carving tools, mechanical equipment, archival material and the richest collection of sketches of old marble carvings of the whole of Greece.
56 locals recommend
Μουσείο Μαρμαροτεχνίας Τήνου
56 locals recommend
The museum presents the technology of marble, a material with a particular place in the architecture and art of Greece, from ancient times to the present. At the same time, the intricate meshing of tools and techniques is described in detail. The permanent exhibition comprises a variety of original works in marble: mundane, ecclesiastical, funerary and everyday objects, clay models and plaster-of-Paris copies, as well as quarrying, cutting and carving tools, mechanical equipment, archival material and the richest collection of sketches of old marble carvings of the whole of Greece.
The museum is open from 21 May to 30 September Everyday 10:00 - 13:30 και 18:00 – 21:00, Tuesday closed http://www.tinosecret.gr/en/tour/museums/536-mouseio-kwsta-tsokli
24 locals recommend
ΜΟΥΣΕΙΟ ΚΩΣΤΑ ΤΣΟΚΛΗ
24 locals recommend
The museum is open from 21 May to 30 September Everyday 10:00 - 13:30 και 18:00 – 21:00, Tuesday closed http://www.tinosecret.gr/en/tour/museums/536-mouseio-kwsta-tsokli

Drinks & Nightlife

Funky Jazz music
17 locals recommend
Argonautis bar
13 8
17 locals recommend
Funky Jazz music
Rock music
17 locals recommend
Koursaros Bar (all day)
1 Ακτή Έλλης
17 locals recommend
Rock music
6 locals recommend
Karybu
6 locals recommend
amazing view of Tinos Town
38 locals recommend
Káktos
Leoforos Tripotamou
38 locals recommend
amazing view of Tinos Town

Entertainment & Activities

Surf school at a beautiful beach bar
6 locals recommend
Κολυμπηθρα Surf Lesons
6 locals recommend
Surf school at a beautiful beach bar