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.
The sun-kissed island of Tinos was home to the greatest sculptors and painters
of Greek antiquity, and it is here that a fresh, bright and modern property is
waiting to be discovered
Delorean is stunning piece of real estate, featuring elegant villas, private pools
and breathtaking gardens, ideal for year round accommodation as well as
summer getaways.
Sitting on 8000 sqm of land, this amazing asset includes a grand infinity pool, a
professional private kitchen, a unique contemporary art gallery and over one
hectare of mature gardens filled with olive trees, grapevines and fragrant
herbs.
With whitewashed interiors and tasteful decorative design, the residences are
divided across two levels and include everything needed for 21st century
luxury living. The upper levels contains a spacious living/dining room area, fully
equipped kitchen, WC, fireplace and spacious veranda with pergola and BBQ
area, whilst the lower levels features the bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry room,
storage room and further verandas.
Minimalist furnishings combine with rustic elements including exposed stone
walls and natural materials, whilst high-tech touches and contemporary
features bring a sense of the urban to this idyllic island set-up.
