Tinos

The island of Aeolus

• Top Attractions

  Top attractions, top sights, archaeological sites, museums, monasteries, beaches, picturesque places, special places, photos, panoramic photos, virtual tours, etc.

• Archaeological Sites

  Archaeological sites, classical antiquity, roman history, byzantine history, medieval history, venetian, etc.

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• Caves

  Caves, mountain caves, etc.

• History

  According to tradition, the oldest names of the island were Hydrousa, because of its abundant springs, and Ofiusa, from the many snakes, which, according to the myth, were removed by the god Poseidon. The name Tinos probably comes from the eponymous leader of the considered first inhabitants of the island, who were Iones from Caria in Asia Minor. It is …

• Culture

  In Tinos many events take place throughout the year. Most important is the "Celebration of the Dormition of the Virgin" on the fifteenth of August, where crowds of believers from all parts of Greece flood the island. The previous afternoon, a wreath is also laid at the mausoleum of the warrior "Elli". One of the most important holidays of the …

• Activities

  HIKING ROUTES The following routes, most of which are on old cobblestones, are just some of the many that are offered to hiking enthusiasts. 1 FALATADOS - MAGGANARI - PLATY - LIVADA COAST An extremely interesting route, with the largest part of it on a stone-paved path. starting from the beautiful Falatado, walking along the shady banks of the river …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Photographs

  Photographs and Images, monument photographs, beautiful photographs, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.