Knowing how to get to Paros means choosing between the ferry from the Athens port of Piraeus in 2 to 5 hours, a fast boat from Mykonos, Santorini and the other Cyclades, or a 45-minute flight into Paros airport from Athens. The well-connected island has both a busy port and a small airport. This guide … Read more
Paros beaches span the sculpted rock pools of Kolymbithres, the windsurfing sands of Golden Beach, family-friendly Santa Maria and dozens of quiet coves around the island. The Cycladic island holds some of the finest sands in Greece, for swimmers, watersports and beach-bar days alike. This guide covers the best beaches and which to pick for … Read more
The best things to do in Paros mix whitewashed harbour towns, world-class beaches, windsurfing, village wine tastings and a quick boat trip to Antiparos. The Cycladic island balances lively Naoussa and Parikia with quiet mountain villages and some of the finest sands in Greece. This guide ranks the island’s top attractions, activities and experiences and … Read more
Tinos with kids works beautifully, thanks to shallow, sheltered family beaches, dovecotes and marble villages to explore, and short, easy days out on a calm, traditional island. It suits families who want a relaxed Greek holiday away from the party crowds. This guide covers the best family beaches, things to do with children and the … Read more
Tinos weddings pair hilltop chapels, sandy beaches, village squares and private estates with the authentic, uncrowded charm that sets the island apart from its busier neighbours. Couples choose it for privacy, beauty and a relaxed, personal celebration. This guide covers the best wedding venues and settings, why the island appeals, and how to plan a … Read more
Tinos weather by month runs from cool, wet winters through mild springs to hot, dry summers cooled by the meltemi wind, then warm, calm autumns. Daytime highs climb from about 15°C in January to 27–30°C in August, and the sea is warmest from July to October. This guide breaks the climate down month by month … Read more
Tinos churches number around 750 chapels, churches and monasteries scattered across the island, both Orthodox and Catholic, earning it the name “the island of churches”. They range from the great pilgrimage shrine of Panagia Evangelistria to tiny whitewashed chapels on the hillsides. This guide covers the main religious sites, the historic monasteries and how to … Read more
There is no Tinos airport on the island, so every visitor arrives by sea. The nearest airport is on neighbouring Mykonos, just a 15-to-35-minute ferry away, with Santorini and Athens the other common gateways. This guide covers why the island has no airport, the nearest airports, and how to fly in and finish the trip … Read more
Where is Tinos? The island lies in the Aegean Sea near the centre of the Cyclades, sitting between Mykonos to the south, Andros to the north and Syros to the west, with the sacred islet of Delos close by. It is part of Greece’s South Aegean region. This guide covers the location, the map, the … Read more
Tinos apartments and studios offer affordable, flexible self-catering stays in Tinos Town and by the beaches, with kitchenettes, balconies and easy access to the port. They suit independent travellers, families and longer stays who want value and a kitchen over a hotel room. This guide covers what to expect, the best areas, prices and how … Read more