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Tinos ( Greek: Τήνος [ˈtinos]) is a Greek island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is part of the Cyclades archipelago. The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos. It has a land area of 194.464 square kilometres (75.083 sq mi) [2] and a 2021 census population of 8,934 inhabitants. [3]
Tinos ( Greek: Τήνος) is a town on the island of Tinos, in the Cyclades, Greece. It is also locally known as Chora (Χώρα) as is common in the Cyclades for island principal towns.
Our Lady of Tinos ( Greek: Παναγία Ευαγγελίστρια της Τήνου, Panagía Evangelístria tēs Tēnou, lit. "The All-Holy Bringer of Good News", and Μεγαλόχαρη της Τήνου, Megalócharē tēs Tēnou, lit. "She of Great Grace") is the major Marian shrine in Greece.
The wonder of Tinos isn’t only the miraculous icon of the Virgin, which gave this island its fame. It’s the wild beauty that excites you: rocks eroded by the wind, beaches with deep blue water and traditional Cycladic villages that climb up the hillsides.
Recognized as the largest pilgrimage center in the country, the noble island of Tinos can also be characterized as an unexplored island of mysterious beauties in terms of the verdant nature, the authentic villages, the ancient heritage, the folklore and the rich culinary traditions of her land.
Tinos is an island full of authenticity and hidden pursuits, with a way of surprising even the most seasoned traveller. One thing’s for sure. With such a multitude of beaches, villages, culinary experiences and other things to do in Tinos, you won’t want your first journey here to be your last.
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Giannoulis Halepas, Nikiforos Litras, Nikolaos Gizis are only a few of them who made their mark in Greek art. Carved to the last alley, Tinos has more museums and culture foundations than any other island. In every visit you unfold a different aspect of Tinos’ history.
