With its strong viticulture and world-class food, Tinos is an engaging place, with a lively
and passionate local community spread throughout its 50 picturesque villages. Just a 20-
minute ferry ride from Mykonos, the island is worlds away from the hedonistic party
scene, and is the perfect location for those looking for a more authentic Greek lifestyle
experience.
Tinos has recently started making waves on the international foodie scene, due to its
unique landscape producing world-class wines, herbs, honey and cheeses. However, it
is already an undoubted leader in the realm of Greek wines. T-Oinos Wines is an
organic vineyard supplying high-end restaurants across Europe, including Alain
Ducasse, whilst the Domaine de Kalathas is an off-grid vineyard making use of 150-
year-old un-grafted vines. In fact, this windswept island is said to be Greece’s new wine
frontier, with its sandy soil protecting the local terroir from the phylloxera pest.
Meanwhile, beer aficionados with love the multi-award winning Nissos Microbrewery,
open for tours and tastings throughout the summer.
No place has a richer marble-crafting tradition than Tinos, and this glittering white stone
is used throughout the island to stunning effect. Discover Pyrgos, an iconic village
decorated throughout with intricate marble carvings and almost an outdoor museum in
its own right. Be sure to explore the interior of the island, puzzling over the surreal lunar
landscape of Volax and its mysterious, monumental boulders. Driving around the island,
visitors will spot ornately decorated pigeon houses dotted across the landscape. These
dates from the 17th Century, when pigeons were a useful source of both meat and
fertiliser
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the annual Tinos Challenge, a part of the
Cyclades Trail Cup. Held in December, the event includes three demanding races,
including a 20km trail, a mountainous sprint and a ‘mini challenge’. Tinos is also an ideal
location for water sports - Kolybithra Beach on the northeast coast is a particular surfing
paradise, with wild waves and strong meltemi winds throughout the summer months.
melia is a traditional stone house, part of a unique development, with views of golden sunsets and passing sailboats.
enter inside to find a bright living room, an elegant office space, and a stylish dining room. the kitchen offers direct access to the outdoor pool area, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living.
the lower floor, features three en suite bedrooms, and a convenient kitchenette. a shaded outdoor living room serves as and an extension of the living space.
each evening unfolds a spectacle of warm colors reflected in the sky, while sailboats gracefully dance along the horizon, weaving tales of adventure on the tranquil waters.
the upper floor showcases the primary bedroom with a separate entrance, a cozy sitting room, and a charming fireplace. soft, mellow wooden features and tastefully exposed stonework complement elegantly simple furniture, crafting a wonderfully serene ambiance throughout.
by night, enjoy the enchanting ambiance by the pool, marveling at the captivating panoramic views of the glistening aegean sea.
within the development, there is a private tavern that dates back 400 years, a small chapel and a community house with a kitchen and outside barbeque available to the residents. in this relaxed, secluded corner of tinos you can unwind or explore to your heart’s content.
