Tinos raki is the island’s traditional grape-pomace spirit, clear and potent, distilled each autumn in the social ritual of the rakizio and drunk in small glasses alongside the meze plate. Centred on villages like Falatados, it greets guests and toasts celebrations across the island. This guide covers what raki is, how it is made and … Read more
Pachia Ammos beach, whose name means thick sand, is a broad, quiet sandy cove on the south-east coast of Tinos. Sheltered from the meltemi wind and largely undeveloped, with a single taverna and few facilities, it rewards travellers seeking calm, clear water and space away from the busier organised beaches. This guide covers Pachia Ammos … Read more
Kionia beach lies just three kilometres west of Tinos Town, a sandy organised beach set beside the ruins of an ancient Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite. Calm, shallow water, sunbeds and tavernas, an easy bus link and a dose of archaeology make it one of the most convenient and rewarding beaches on the island. This … Read more
Agios Ioannis Porto beach is a sheltered horseshoe bay on the south-east coast of Tinos, with calm, shallow water, soft sand, a beach bar and tavernas at the shore. Backed by a cluster of rooms and small hotels, it makes a relaxed base for a beach-focused stay, with the quiet cove of Pachia Ammos a … Read more
Falatados Tinos is a lively village on the central plateau, known for its raki distillers, its hearty tavernas and the nearby T-Oinos vineyard. Set among vineyards and dry-stone walls, it sits at the heart of the island’s food and drink country and serves as a gateway to Volax and the dovecote valleys. This guide covers … Read more
Panormos Tinos is a picturesque fishing harbour on the north coast, the historic port of the marble sculptors of nearby Pyrgos. Its quay lines up seafood tavernas and cafés, and sandy beaches sit within easy reach, making it a favourite stop for a harbour lunch and a swim. This guide covers what to see in … Read more
Isternia Tinos is a beautiful mountainside village on the north-west coast, draped over a green slope with sweeping sea views toward Syros. Known for its marble fountains, its painted church and the shaded marble path to neighbouring Kardiani, it sits above the fishing cove of Ormos Giannaki. This guide covers what to see in Isternia … Read more
A Tinos car rental is the single most useful way to explore the island, opening the marble villages, dovecote valleys and quiet beaches that the limited buses miss. Cars, scooters, ATVs and bikes rent from the port and Tinos Town, with the port the easiest place to pick up on arrival. This guide covers renting … Read more
Tinos vs Mykonos is a choice between tradition and glamour: Tinos offers marble villages, a famous pilgrimage church, authentic food and quiet beaches, while Mykonos delivers cosmopolitan nightlife, designer shopping and luxury resorts. The two islands sit just 15 to 30 minutes apart by ferry, so many travellers visit both. This guide compares Tinos and … Read more
A Tinos to Delos cruise crosses to the UNESCO archaeological island of Delos in about an hour, for a guided walk through the temples, mosaics and ruins of the mythological birthplace of Apollo. Many cruises continue to nearby Mykonos, turning the day into a tour of three islands. This guide covers the cruise to Delos … Read more