Cyclades Guide - Escale Yachting

island (11th-3rd century BC). Excavations revealed an 8th century BC
sanctuary dedicated to Demetra and Persephone. On the site of the
ancient citadel are the ruins of a Venetian fort built in 1207, with two huge
walls, between which the medieval capital of Tinos was built.
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Chora-Gyrla Monastery-Porto
The Gyrla Monastery (Agia Triada) is located east of Chora. It was
established in the 11th century, and features a fine carved screen and
rare icons. The monastery houses the Folk Architecture Museum of
Tinos, with a collection of marble lintels. The old Venetian port of Agios
Ioannis with its wonderful beach is located in Porto.
Kalloni–Agios Romanos bay
In Agios Romanos lies the church of Panagia Vrysiotissa, a place of
worship for Catholics, with the icon of Virgin Mary found in the 17th
century. The route ends at a beautiful beach.
So much to see
In Ktikados, the arches, the stone-paved alleys, the houses with their
marble lintels and the old fountain with the stone-built bowl add unique
beauty and allure.
In Xinara, the seat of the Tinos Catholic Archdiocese, lies the Catholic
cathedral of Tinos, dedicated to the Panagia of Rosarium.
In Loutra, a village surrounded by greenery, lies the Ursuline Convent,
established in 1862 and currently housing a folk museum.
Monastiria, an abandoned village, became an artistic attraction after the
artistic intervention of K. Tsoklis.
An amazing beach extends along the double bay of Kolimbithra to the
north, where swimming is pure pleasure.
Lovers of sea trips can take their own or local boats to sail around the
island, see the five weathered caves at Spilia, or the coastal cave of
Faneromeni at the foot of mount Tsiknias, or even visit Delos or Mykonos.
8 Tripotamos-Xombourgo
In Exomvourgo or Xombourgo (meaning outside the castle from the
Italian word burgo), on a steep granite rock at 640 metres and offering
an impressive view, are the ruins of the most important ancient city of the
Feasts and flavours
The feasts taking place at the 750 churches of Tinos, 220 of which are
Catholic, are innumerable.
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