Tinos, dubbed by philosopher Cornelius Castoriadis as the “handmade island,” is one of the rising island destinations in the Cyclades.

Tinos is the homeland of great Greek artists of marble carving such as Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas, Filippotis and Sochos. These artists were famous for their creations, which raised the island’s marble-carving tradition to new heights.
Get to know the history of marble by visiting the Museum of marble crafts.

Also enjoy your jaunts in the beautiful beaches and in the picturesque 40 or so villages, built according to the local traditional architectural style.

You will be impressed by its culture and tasty cooking, as well as by the locals’ way of life.

The beaches of Tinos are quiet and few of them have water sports centers with sea games. In Kolymbithra beach, on the northern side of the island, there is a surfing center that offers courses and rents the necessary equipment.

A very popular activity in Tinos Island is hiking. Especially the countryside of Tinos is ideal for trekking, as footpaths lead to mountainous villages, old windmills and dovecotes, abandoned monasteries and secluded beaches.