Location: Tinos
Top Things to do in Tinos
The 10 Best Things to Do in Tinos, Greece
Tinos (Greek: Τήνος [ˈtinos]) is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is located in the Cyclades archipelago. In antiquity, Tinos was also known as Ophiussa (from ophis, Greek for snake) and Hydroessa (from hydor, Greek for water). The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos. It has a land area of 194.464 square kilometres (75.083 sq mi) and a 2011 census population of 8,636 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Tinos
1. Panayia Evanyelistria Cathedral and Museums
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 536 reviews
Drawing thousands of pilgrims during festivals of the Virgin, this place of worship features an icon attributed with healing powers.
Reviewed By MartinDee - London, United Kingdom
If you are in Tinos there is no escaping this iconic church which dominates the town both physically and spiritually. The courtyard is a peaceful area to reflect. The inside of the church itself is very small but was not crowded when I visited in September. The walk up to the church is steep though having seen an elderly woman crawling on hands and knees (there is a carpeted path beside the footpath) I considered my journey rather trivial. For Greeks this is a pilgrimage to their patron saint, for tourists like myself it is a very pleasant way to spend a morning.
2. Museum of Marble Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
The Museum of Marble Crafts, in Pirgos, on the island of Tinos, is a unique example presenting the technology of marble, a material that holds a particular place in the architecture and art of Greece, from antiquity through to the present. The permanent exhibition, which describes the intricate meshing of tools and techniques used in working marble in a detailed and live manner, puts an emphasis on the pre- and proto- industrial Tinos, the most important centre of marble crafts in Modern Greece. In parallel, it highlights the social and economic context that the local workshops evolved in. The permanent exhibition of the Museum of Marble Crafts of Tinos allows you to see first hand an impressive number of authentic objects, such as: Secular, ecclesiastical, funerary and everyday objects made of marble (door lintels, Fountains, family crests, corbels, shrines, mortars, etc.) Clay models and plaster of Paris copies Quarrying, cutting and carving tools Mechanical equipment Archival material Sketches of old marble carvings by master craftsmen (the richest collection in Greece).
Reviewed By confryd - Athens
Another one of the great museums of Piraeus Bank Cultural Foundation. Extremely well presented items and very educative for young children (and adults).
Do not miss the side exhibition where you can see some Kazantzakis manuscripts!
Overall great place for a family visit, do not miss it if you are in Tinos. Beware , the museum is closed in Tuesdays!
3. Chalepas Museum (Kardamites)
4. Kolimvithra Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By MuffMuf - Milan, Italy
Beautiful trendy sandy beach!
Nice umbrellas made of wood beautiful
Beach bar with lovely music.
And most of all even if it's crowded there's a lot of space between one umbrella and the other.
Pet friendly, clean a perfect place to spend a whole day.
Nearby a tavern very good !
5. Livada Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By johnsuggestions
The cafe next door makes this remote beach perfect! No other buildings really and a fascinating stream that has fresh water even in summer and you can spot the turtles. If windy then this beach is ideal for confident swimmers or surfers. If there is no wind then the beach is ideal for lying on rocks or the sand - not much shade apart from a small line of trees back by the road. Tarmac road the whole way now.
6. Monastery Agias Pelagias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Vassilios K
We visited the monastery during after-noon, four people, three adults and a child. It is a very well reserved and very clean monastery, worth visiting if in Tinos. Wonderful view from the monastery. Be careful to cover up both men and women as no light dresses are accepted.
7. Pachia Ammos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ALEXCHARI - Athens, Greece
With a liitle effort you reach a beautiful quiet beach with blue water and a small sandy mountain!! You must bring umbrella, and sth to drink...you are only with the sun, sea, sand and sky!!!
8. Rochari Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
A Cocktail beach bar in beautiful bay of Panormos in Tinos island. Snacks and coffe. Water Sports.
Reviewed By caeleste - Athens, Greece
Nice, sandy beach. Water is clear, unless windy. There is a beach bar offering snacks and cocktails, with nice music. There are some sunbeds on the beach. Trees scattered along the beach offer nice shadow spots for relaxation. Also, there is a beach volley for sports lovers. Limited parking behind the beach bar.
9. Agios Romanos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Nicola L
if you are in tinos in august chances are you'll be blown away by meltemi: but that is what happens when you vacation at Aeolus home! Agios Romanoe is one of the best beach to go then, protected enough and wth plenty of nice tavernas on the sea.
10. Cyclades Microbrewery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Producer of Cycladic, Silver European Beer Star Awarded NISSOS Beer. The Cyclades Microbrewery at Tinos island was created in 2012. An old stone building was repurposed and graciously refurbished in order to house the sizeable equipment of the brewery which came from all around the world. Help us enhance your experience and please call or email us ahead of your visit. We will be happy to meet you, give you a tour around the facility, introduce you to quality brewing and let you enjoy fresh NISSOS Beers served straight from our tanks!!!
Reviewed By Typam - Paris
Although NISSOS is a craft beer, micro-brewery which actually manufactures 3 types of beer on the premises in the town of Tinos, Alex ( the owner), and his friendly , knowledgeable staff are available for visits by appointment . We contacted Alex by mail and...MoreThank you very much for your kind words…Hope to see you back in TINOS and NISSOS on a shiny day. Again apologies for our "rainy-wet" hospitality! warm regards alex
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