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Tinos is the island  for who is escaping from mass tourism and crowded beaches. Tinos is also an island for those who appreciate the old ways and lifestyle of the islanders, the authentic picturesque villages that one hopes to find on a Greek island, and the simple Greek cuisine that Greece itself is famous for. In Tinos you will find the original basic Greek Charm. Still unknown by the majority of foreign tourists, Tinos mostly attracts Greek pilgrims travelling there to see and touch the miraculous healing icon of the Virgin Mary, that was found in 1822. The believers take part in the two annual religious pilgrimages, on March 25 and August 15, the island of Tinos
 is the most important Orthodox place of worship, but in the same time an important Catholic centre; this mixture of religions, most rare in Greece, gives to the island a particular and unique character. The amazing Tinos is not only the island of religious faith but also the island of art: some of the most important Greek artists were born there such as the painters Nikephoros Lytras and Nikolaos Gyzis; sculptors such as Phlilippotis, Voulgaris and Yannoulis Chalepas, the Pheidias of Modern Greece, perpetuate the island tradition in marble-carving until today.  Tinos is a very interesting place to visit. You can enjoy its unspoiled architecture, its picturesque villages, its beautiful beaches and its traditional culture and way of living that is still present. Tinos is also the ideal place for lovers of nature, architecture, art and traditions, and really the perfect answer to these expectations. 40 white little picturesque villages, more than 700 churches and monasteries, immaculate dovecotes and beautiful sandy and pebble beaches are the elements that create the wonderful island of Tinos: the perfect destination for a relaxing sailing vacation among the Greek islands of Cyclades Archipelago.
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