Tinos is a very special island. The majority of visitors stop in Chora and Our Lady of Tinos, but the island has a lot more... In the hinterland you will find hidden treasures, namely its beautiful picturesque villages.

Besides Pyrgos, in the northern part of the island you will find Isternia, Kardiani, Platia and Venardado. Each of them has its own characteristic, yet they all share the extraordinary energy and wild beauty of Tinos that cannot be tamed or labeled.

In the southern part of the island, called by the locals "Kato Meri" (Lower Parts), you will find most villages each with its own special feature. Volax stands out with its impressive, lunar-like landscape, together with Kambos, where there is Tsoklis museum. The now deserted Loutra village is also interesting, hosting the School of Ursulines.

And these are just a sample. Aetofolia (=Eagle Nest), Kalloni, Komi, Perastra, Smardakito, Tarampados, Hatzirados, Arnados, Falatados, Xinara, Krokos(=Saffron), Agapi (=Love) and many many more villages wait for you to discover their remarkable hidden beauties. If you happen to visit Tinos, it is worth exploring the picturesque villages of the island either with your own vehicle or on foot (if you can handle hiking). Tinos island is a lot more than religion and the lovely villages are living proof!