Tinos
The island of artisans and dovecotes
Tinos is the island of endless surprises. Known in Greece for its pilgrimage to the Virgin, it reveals to the curious visitor an extraordinary heritage: more than a thousand ornamental marble dovecotes, artisan villages nestled in the hills, and a marble-carving tradition that has endured for centuries.
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What makes Tinos unique
The dovecotes of Tinos are unique in the world: more than a thousand ornamental towers, true works of art in marble and stone, punctuate the island's landscape. The villages of Pyrgos and Volax are marble-sculpting capitals, where workshops carry on a craft inscribed on the intangible heritage list. The church of Panagia Evangelistria, in Chora, draws Greek pilgrims from around the world. But it is in the hidden villages of the interior (Kardiani, Isternia, Ktikados) that Tinos reveals its deepest charm: shaded lanes, flower-filled squares, terraces with views over the sea. The local gastronomy, rich in artisan cheeses and fragrant charcuterie, crowns the experience.
When to visit Tinos
Spring (April to June) is the finest season for walking the trails between dovecotes and flowering villages. Autumn offers calm and mild weather. Tinos pairs naturally with Andros or Syros. Browse all our trips in the Cyclades.