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Tinos
The windswept island of Tinos, located in the Cyclades archipelago and five
hours by ferryboat from Athens, has been settled for well over twenty-five
hundred years. An island of many battles and different peoples, mountainous
Tinos has been ruled by Ionians, Persians, Athenians, Spartans, Macedonians,
Venetians, Franks, Turks, and Russians as well as experiencing the ravages
of Arab and Barbary pirates. Now a peaceful island of forty whitewashed
villages and more than 700 churches and monasteries, Tinos is famous
throughout the Greek Orthodox world for its miraculous healing icon of the
Virgin Mary, and Pilgrims travel to seek blessing
The Church of Virgin Mary is located in Tinos, the port and capital of the
island, so you will be able to visit once you arrive. The temple is one of
the most beautiful Christian churches, since it is entirely built with
marble and houses the famous miraculous religious icon of Virgin Mary, which
receives thousands of offerings from believers.
The island of Virgin Mary has always been famous for its rich natural
landscapes offering a special peace, perfect for those who desire relaxed
vacations. This mystical place, bearing chants of the past and a religious
aroma that covers everything, will capture you from the beginning.
You will find yourself strolling around traditional Cycladic villages,
wandering between ancient monuments and remains of Venetian castles or
admiring the sunset from one of the hundreds of dovecotes, found on
mountains, seaside villages and ravines.
Nature has kept its beauty on this island and you will be able to sense that,
while you tour the villages, while you climb the hills or swim in clear
waters.
Tinos Overview
Major Villages: Hora (Capital), Kardiani, Ysternia, Pyrgos, Dyo Horia
Triantaros, Tripotamos, Koumaros, Falatados, Kechrovouni, Volax
Main Port: In Hora
Airport: There is not airport in
Tinos
Famous Beaches: Agios Fokas, Agios Ioannis Porto, Pachia Ammos, Leivada Bay,
Kionia, Kolimbithra Bay, Panormos, Rochari
Culture: Archaeological places, Museums, Churches
Accommodation: Luxury Resorts, Hotels, Hotel Apartments, Apartments,
Bangalows, Villas, Studios, Rooms, Campings, Traditional houses, Spa Resorts
Transport: Taxi, Topical Buses
Entertainment-Nightlife: Cafes, Bars, Clubs, Cinemas, Festivals
Food: Restaurants, Traditional Tavernas
Activities: Yacht Cruises, Water Sprorts , Diving, Wind Surf, Horce Riding,
Cycling, Spa Centers
Travel Services on the island: Reservations, Bookings, Check Availability,
Special Offers, Last Minute Offers, Holidays Packages, Travel Agencies,
Alternative Tourism, Rent a room, Car rentals, Rent a bike, Rent a car,
Ferries tickets, Flights, Airtickets
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