Tinos

Widely known as the island of the Virgin Mary, Tinos’ primary visitors are the thousands of annual worshipers to its Panagia Evangelistria church. People from all over Greece visit this imposing church every year, to worship the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary and to search of its healing power. On 15th of August of every summer, when the Virgin Mary is celebrated, there are many festivities taking place all over the island- from feasts to culinary festivals. Nevertheless, it is well worth a visit at any time, with nearly 80 windmills, Venetian ruins, hiking at Exomvourgo Mountain, beaches, and even a craft brewery to be explored.

Tinos’ villages are the gems of the island, which every visitor should visit. Distributed on mountains all around the island, the little whitewashed villages keep the tradition of the island alive. Make sure you visit Pyrgos, Ktikado, Kardiani, Loutra, and Tripotamos to stroll around the beautiful squares, taste the local delicacies and escape the heat lazing under the sycamore trees.