Located on the northern side of the Cyclades, Tinos is one of the
most enchanting Greek Islands. Most villages were created in the
medieval or Byzantine times. They have been kept unchanged
offering a short journey in history. Built in leeward slopes to protect
residents from the wind, hidden or built high on the mountains to
keep away pirates, they often resemble fortresses. Whitewashed
and simple, they follow the minimal Cycladic style. The square, the
fountain, the arcades, arches, alleys, the cobbled paths, marble
stairs, all common elements of the villages, are craft works and a
case study for modern architects.
The culinary wealth of Tinos and the systematic efforts for its
dissemination have made it a top domestic gastronomic destination.
Tinian wine, is an integral part of the island’s gastronomic identity.
Wine lovers may visit wineries and vineyards, enjoy wine tastings
and pairings with local products and taste the wine labels in plenty of
restaurants and wine bars or purchase them directly from plenty of
retail stores.
Above all sites stands The Holy Church of Panagia Evaggelistria of
Tinos (Our Lady of Tinos) which is the most important Orthodox
pilgrimage in Greece and one of the most famous throughout the
world.