Guidebook for Tinos
Food Scene
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 PolitechniouGreek / 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 dishes & Seafood - Exceptional food. Maybe the best food in Tinos. A place with gastronomic culture.
29 locals recommend
To Θαλασσάκι
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine - Fish dishes & Seafood - Exceptional food. Maybe the best food in Tinos. A place with gastronomic culture.
Pranzo
Eparchiaki Odos Tinou-KallonisPizza - Pasta
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 GafouGreek / 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. 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
ΤήνουPizza - 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
Like salt
Iroon PolitechniouGreek / Mediterranean /local cuisine - Fish dishes
Το Ζευκι
Greek / Mediterranean / local cuisine
Tarsanás
5 KazanovaGreek / Mediterranean / local cuisine
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
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.
Cultural Foundation of Tinos Island
Everything Else
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
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. Plain, shallow waters, pails, little buckets and generally family mood, it is ideal for those who are members of the “married” club. At this leewardm famous beach you will find taverns and beach bar. Its highlight the beautiful chapel in the edge. 6km away from Chora.
Ormos Agiou Ioanni
Beach. Plain, shallow waters, pails, little buckets and generally family mood, it is ideal for those who are members of the “married” club. At this leewardm famous beach you will find taverns and beach bar. Its highlight the beautiful chapel in the edge. 6km away from Chora.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Káktos
Leoforos TripotamouKarybu
Argonautis bar
13 8Drinks - 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
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.
Sightseeing
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
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. 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
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.
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 - Marathia Restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Paralia Agios Fokas
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 - Marathia Restaurant.
Beach. With amenities, a cosmopolitan beach near Panormos 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
ΡοχαριBeach. With amenities, a cosmopolitan beach near Panormos at the small port of the settlement Platia. Sparse tamarisks in the sands and view towards the Northern Aegean Sea.
Pyrgos, the village of the marble artists. Lying away from the seashore and where a Venetian castle used to stand (the word “pyrgos” in Greek means “castle”) Pýrgos is one of the largest villages of the island and, definitely, the centre of the marble art of Tinos. The fountain dedicated to the Greek Revolution of 1821, the marble work on the churches, the houses and the two museums make obvious that sculpture enjoys a long tradition in Pyrgos. Since 1955 the Art School for Marble Sculpture has supported this long tradition.
55 locals recommend
Panormos
Pyrgos, the village of the marble artists. Lying away from the seashore and where a Venetian castle used to stand (the word “pyrgos” in Greek means “castle”) Pýrgos is one of the largest villages of the island and, definitely, the centre of the marble art of Tinos. The fountain dedicated to the Greek Revolution of 1821, the marble work on the churches, the houses and the two museums make obvious that sculpture enjoys a long tradition in Pyrgos. Since 1955 the Art School for Marble Sculpture has supported this long tradition.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Entertainment & Activities
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, which are divided into 9 sectors
21 locals recommend
Exomvourgo
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, which are divided into 9 sectors