Gorgeous, rugged Tinos, one of the largest islands of the Cyclades, has been around for thousands of years. The stunning crystal-clear waters, large sandy beaches and the small, protected bays, scenic mountainous villages and the famous granite rocks that resemble a moonscape have made Tinos increasingly an inviting destination. Windswept during late July and August, the island is also known for Aeolus, the keeper of the winds, who resided in Tsiknias, the tallest mountain on the island. To this day, he is said to release powerful winds from coast to coast.

Acclaimed Greek artists, sculptors and painters like Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas and Filippotis, hailed from Tinos, and put the island on the international art map. Meanwhile, the island has over the last two decades gained great fame for its amazing traditional and contemporary gastronomy that brings together sea and land flavors.

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