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Tinos, capital of the island and its port, is where most of the population lives. A broad paved street leads from the harbour to the low hill on which stands the magnificent church of Our Lady. Built in marble from Paros and Tinos itself, the church stands overlooking the town on the site where a miraculous icon of Our Lady was discovered. Next to the church is the Gallery of Tiniot Artists and Modern Greek Painter's, which has a very interesting collection. Close by is the Archaeological Museum of Tinos. It houses finds from the temple of Poseidon and Amphitrite (at Kionia beach) and from the Geometric burials of Exo Meria.

At Xombourgo, we can admire the ruins of the medieval castle, on the south side of which is a sanctuary of Demeter and Persephone. The interior of the island has been little affected by tourism, and the 45 villages have retained much of their traditional character and distinctive vernacular architecture. Among the most interesting villages are the large settlements of Falatado, Steni and Pirgos, the latter of which has a museum dedicated to the sculptor Halepas, the house of the artist Lytras and numerous marble-sculptors' workshops. Among the monasteries of the island, many of them built on superb sites, we could single out that of Our Lady of the Angels at Kehrovouni (Panagia ton Angelon) which has the appearance of a Tinos village in medieval times.

 There are plenty of good beaches, too, notably at Agios Fokas near the town, Kionia, Porto, Panormos bay, Kolimbithra, Agios Sostis and Pahia Amos. The lunar landscape at the spot known as 'Volax', with its peculiar boulders, is probably unique anywhere in the world. The beauties of Tinos are gradually making a name for themselves. Although amenities for tourists outside the town are scanty, they are constantly expanding.

 

A wonderful road connects most of the villages of the island. In Tinos one can see fine exhibits of local architecture.People visit Tinos usually at all seasons, but mostly in summer. Especially in mid August. At that time finding a place to stay can be very difficult, especially in Hora, owing to the large crowds who visit the church of the Virgin Mary

Beaches

Not very far from Tinos is Agios Fokas (1,5 km South) and Kionia with a fine beach (3 km North),Agios Sostis and Agios Ioannis Porto.You can also swim at the beaches of Kardiani, Isternion and at the north shores of the island is Panormos and Kolympithras.

Night Life
At Kionia, Agio Foka, Stavro and Hora you can find discos, bars and night clubs.

Transportation
From Piraeus to Tinos there is a connection by ferry (distance:86 nautical miles, duration:5h).For more information contact the Coastguard of Piraeus tel. (01) 4246000-4.
From Rafina to Tinos there ferries are scheduled every day. For more information contact the Coastguard of Rafina tel. (0294) 22.300 (duration:4h). From Tinos you can reach many islands of the Cyclades by ferry or speedboat. If you would like more information, you should contact the Coastguard of Tinos tel. (0283) 22.348.