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TinosCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Religious pilgrimage island with over 40 marble villages and decorated dovecotes.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus or Rafina 2–4h
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in TinosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Piraeus or Rafina 2–4h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Tinos?
From Piraeus or Rafina 2–4h
Where should I stay on Tinos?
Popular bases include Tinos Town, Pyrgos, Volax, Kardiani. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Tinos?
Highlights include Panagia Evangelistria, Dovecotes of Tinos.
What are the best beaches on Tinos?
Well-known beaches include Kolymbithra, Agios Sostis, Agios Romanos. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Tinos be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Tinos?
Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Tinos in the Cyclades?
Yes. Tinos is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.
Guides about Tinos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.