Tinos the fourth biggest island of Cyclades island complex! Located at the northern part of Cyclades with about 8.574 people as permanent residents and an area of 195 square kilometers waiting for you to explore it. Excellent Mediterranean climate with acceptable temperatures during the summer and not very strong winter is an ideal destination for all travelers. Not a very crowded place make it ideal for family vacations or for couples who want to relax for some days and leave behind the city rush!
Tinos is well known also for Church of the Evangelistria of Tinos, a place where wonders are taking place as locals and many more people say after doing a.

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You can visit Tinos with ferry or your own boat and when you arrive you will find a really interesting port. It is “splitted” by a physical pier at the center where these days is completely rebuilded for the interests of the port. Once again we have been there with a sailing yacht from our favorite team in grecce, yachtsailing.gr.

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After 9 interesting hours of sailing we moored our boat at this amazing port and we have been for a small walk to the streets. You will find near many hotels and coffee shops for a fast espresso shot to recharge your batteries or a snack for some more energy! Get ready to explore with us this amazing island! We are sure that after reading this article you will understand what is waiting for you and how much it worth it to plan and come here!

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The first night we stay onboard to relax but the next day morning after a strong breakfast we decided to explore the sightseens of this island. We started from the Marble Museum where we saw many sculptures and we learnt about the technique they use to make all these amazing things! You will be amazed of how they handle the marble to give it shape!  An other interesting museum to visit is the one of cartoon scetches. It is strange, isn’t it? You will meet very interesting drawings from well known greek cartoonists. You wil find many interesting material and historical pages about them, so in case you do not know about them you will be amazed of their history!
An interesting museum also is the Pottery museum where you will find many interesting information of this other unique art! Do not forget about Church of the Evangelistria of Tinos as we already said!

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After all these we are sure you will need to take a dive to freshen yourself! There are many interesting beaches on this island to visit and we really suggest you to start from “Agios sostis”  near the main port!A shallow beach with an amazing view to Mykonos and a beautiful church builded on a rock!A you your other choises are “Agios Fokas” , just some steps away from the main port with amazing sand and pebbles, ideal for all ages and it is one of the biggest beaches of Tinos also.  Laouti near Agia Kiriaki is an organized beach ideal for watersports due to amazing sea bottom. “Pachia Ammos” it means “Fat sand” and as you may understand the grains of sand are bigger than other beaches! Golden sand with  Green-Blue waters are waiting for you to dive and then enjoy the Greek sun on this amazing Desert-like beach!  Ask about how you can go up to “Fourni” A really secret location with crystal clear blue waters ideal to relax out of rush! A  little bit far away from the main port and accessible only from sea with a boat at the northwest side of the island.  Visit also, Kolimpithra, Apothikes and Livada. They are all from the other side of Tinos and they are all unique.

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It really worth it to take your boat and start exploring around Tinos. You will find really many beaches where are all magical, one by one! Idyllic bays  with calm crystal clear waters are ideal for anchoring your boat and dive the blue waters.  You must visit Tinos to understand this experience !

If you get hungry, Tinos can give you the best tastes you can imagine! There are many Greek taverns with fresh fish and other seafood and not only! While exploring this island with our boat we had the chance to see many places where food is served and most of them are really awesome.

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Try to take a look to our small list :

 

“O Ntinos”

Amazing view just some meters away of the sea wave, a place built on some rocks with Delicious Fresh sea food and Fish! Great Service and price if  you combine it with the quantity! Located at “Giannakis Bay”

 

“Mpee”

As we the Greeks say for the speech of Goats and Sheeps (Translate it to your own language please!)  A really good Grill tavern waiting for you to taste it’s specialities. Located at “Triantados” At one of the highest points of Tinos. You may already thinking of the view during your lunch or dinner…

 

“Agapios Kamara”

A classic stone built building with amazing view at Tinos.  Traditional Greek tastes are waiting for you to enjoy them at a beautiful place. Very good service and amazing staff that make you feel like one of them, like a local!

 

“Itan ena mikro karavi”

It was a small ship… is the name of this restaurant near the main port . It’s name is from an old story-song for kids.  A beautifull shade is waiting for you to relax and enjoy your meal and local wine from the owners!

 

“San to Alati”

Located at Agios Fokas with amazing view of the sea!  You will be amazed if you visit it during the day while you see the crystal clear blue waters! Very good services with delicious dishes!

 

They are just our stops, if you visit Tinos yourself we would love to hear from you about more interesting restaurants.

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If you do not charter a boat or you have your own boat, it means that you may came with the ferry and for sure if you do not have friends there you will need a palce to stay overnight.   Visit “Anthia hotel”  at “Ksina”. A beautiful hotel to cover all your needs with amazing rooms and view. Friendly staff and good service. If you combine it with the very good prices it is let’s say what you need!

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At tinos you will find also a a Brewery, “Cyclades Microbrewery” where the “Nissos” Beer is born! A awarded beer with amazing taste!  You may already taste it at a restaurant but what is better than you visit the place that beer is made?  Ask for a meeting and the well experienced Alexandros Kouris (owner) and the other workers will let you know what you want! All the procedure with greek ingredients is Magical!

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These are only some words About the island of wonders. Tinos is a destination that you must visit.You will find many more activities and things to do and you will wish to have more time. A week or two will not be enough to explore this island. Locals are very lucky of hahing all these beauty just some steps away… You will understand when you live these experience yourself!

 

Take care!

 

Sailing Tinos 2015