Tinos is a sacred island for Greeks and Christians all over the world. Therefore, various religious attributes are often taken from here. You will find souvenir shops with icons, Holy water, oil, various crosses, and rosaries in any village. You can buy candles. They have a huge size. Some of them reach the height of human growth. Of course, you should not keep such a candle as a souvenir. But it is considered necessary to buy and put it in the Church, especially for pilgrims.
Tinos can offer over a hundred hotels, and almost half of accommodation places can be found in the capital. One of the most upscale hotels is Tinos situated not more than 50 meters off the … Open
Tinos Island is located in the northern part of the Cyclades, travelers know it as a popular beach destination. In addition to the great beaches, the island has a wide choice of decent … Open
Alcohol is a great gift from a trip. You can buy local wine after tasting in the vineyards. You should choose something from the traditional spirits in the shops of Tinos. This is ouzo or rakia. You will also definitely need to buy Greek cheese, especially the local Graviera. However, many of the cheeses are not suitable for transportation. But they are perfect for an evening spent in pleasant company with a bottle of wine in the hotel room. It will be better to bring feta and hard cheeses with you.
It is impossible to say definitely whether to visit Tinos with children. Of course, the island is very peculiar and interesting in its own way. The architecture is beautiful and inimitable … Open
There are no major shopping centers and boutiques of famous designers on the island. But there are several good clothing stores in Tinos. You can buy very high-quality summer dresses in season here. Shops are located mainly on shopping streets in the heart of the town. There are souvenir stalls almost everywhere. You will find them on the waterfront, in any village, and even at tourist attractions.
Tinos almost doesn’t differ from the rest of Greece in culinary terms. Delicious and hearty dishes cooked according to old national recipes from natural and fresh products are waiting … Open
You should definitely buy the works of local artists. Pay attention to the traditional embroidered tablecloths, bedspreads, and national clothing. They are sold in a shop at the local weaving factory. As a rule, these are unique items. They are made and embroidered by hand. Therefore, they are not cheap. These are really high-quality products that can be passed on from generation to generation.
Tinos differs from other Greek Islands in an unusual atmosphere of spirituality. The status of a sacred island was assigned to it during the reign of the black colonels. The indigenous … Open