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Tinos Town, also called Chora, is the port and capital of Tinos and one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Greece. Its focus is the church of Panagia Evangelistria, built in the nineteenth century after the discovery of a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in 1823; every year, and above all on 15 August, thousands of faithful arrive by ferry, some making their way up the long avenue from the harbour to the church on their knees. The church complex, of white marble and shaded courtyards, also houses museums of religious and modern art. Beyond its religious life, Chora is a lively, attractive town with a busy waterfront, narrow lanes of shops selling local products, sweets and marble crafts, and a growing number of excellent restaurants, as Tinos has become known for its gastronomy, with local cheeses, artichokes and capers. An archaeological museum displays finds from the island, and the nearby sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite at Kionia can be reached on foot. From Chora, roads lead to the island's famous dovecotes, marble villages and beaches. It suits pilgrims, food lovers, families and travellers looking for authentic island life.
Quick facts
LOCATION
Cyclades Islands
KNOWN FOR
Panagia Evangelistria pilgrimage
BEST FOR
Churches & monasteries, Local food, Near the port, No car needed, All-year destination
Religious Sites
Church of Panagia Evangelistria (Tinos)
Museums & History
Archaeological Museum of Tinos
By air
Tinos has no airport. The nearest is Mykonos International Airport, with many summer flights from Europe; from Mykonos, ferries reach Tinos in about 20 to 40 minutes. Alternatively, fly to Athens and take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina.
By ferry
Tinos Town is the port, with frequent ferries and fast boats to Piraeus, Rafina, Mykonos, Andros and Syros, and in summer to Paros and Naxos. Rafina is about two to four hours away, and hopping to Mykonos for the day is easy.
Getting around
Recommended. Tinos has more than 40 villages spread across hilly countryside, such as Pyrgos, Volax and Kardiani, and buses are infrequent. A car is the best way to explore the villages, dovecotes and beaches; Tinos Town itself is walkable.
Tinos Island