It takes only 15 to 35 minutes to reach the port of Tinos from Mykonos, but a lot longer to discover the many interesting cultural experiences so broadly offered across the island. With plenty of sailing options to travel there and back, it is worth giving a day (or more) to take in yet another Cycladic experience.
Known mostly as a place of worship even from the ancient times, Tinos had been one of the most under-estimated islands in Cyclades, usually promoted as a mainly religious destination. Which was fine with the locals and the connoisseurs who were able to enjoy the island’s beauty in peace and quiet. But, Tinos’ hundreds of years of culture, more than 60 picturesque villages, beautiful vistas, long stretch of beaches and traditional recipes, did not stay hidden for long in the wake of social media. Sure enough, one of the most coveted Cycladic destinations, promoted until recently only mouth-to- mouth from one traveler to the next, has recently been turned into yet another hot Aegean destination, addressed mostly to those who enjoy a side of culture with their sun and sea.
Tinos is the third largest island in the Cyclades complex, with an impressive road network stretch of 100 klm, making it impossible to visit and explore in just one day. But, if that’s all you have, here are 5 ways to go about it, providing you’ll visit a car or bike rental place first:
