Making the Most of Tínos
WHERE TO STAY
Aeolis Tinos Suites
Clinging to a slope in
Triantaros, this rustic-
modern property features
17 suites occupying 14
buildings, including a
dovecote tower. All have
kitchens and terraces with
sea views. aeolis tinossuites.
com; doubles from €170.
Beyond Spaces Villas
With few luxury hotels on
the island, house rentals
are a good option, and this
firm is the go-to source
beyondspacesvillas. com;
from €4,839 for seven days.
RESTAURANTS
Exomeria This laid-back
hillside spot in Ysternia is
ideal for a lazy brunch or
sunset dinner. Enjoy refined
Greek comfort dishes and
fantastic views on the
terrace. exomeria.com;
mains €7–14.
Marathia You might want
to spend the whole day at
this beach-club restaurant
in Agios Fokas, especially if
you land a table at the
water’s edge. The
frequently changing menu
offers standout horta
(greens) and favorites like
sea-urchin pasta. marathia
tinos.gr; mains €11-€25.
San to Alati This modern
Greek restaurant
overlooking Agios Fokas
beach serves first-rate fish
dishes. fb.com/santo alati;
mains €9–€15.
Ta r s a n a s The port of
Tínos has several quaint
tavernas, but this cozy spot
is the most ambitious.
Order the taramasalata
(fish-roe spread) and any of
the daily specials. 30-2283
/02-4667; mains €7–€16.
To Thalassaki This
intimate taverna on the Bay
of Ysternia attracts day-
trippers all the way from
Mykonos. The faithful
come for dishes such as
the exceptional spaghetti
with shrimp and cuttlefish
risotto. 30-2283/03-1366;
mains €14-€55.ACTIVITIES
Costas Tsoclis Museum
Discover the work of
Tsoclis, a celebrated local
artist. Kampos;
tsoclismuseum.gr.
Hiking Kudos Life
Experiences arranges
expert-led walks on the
island’s ancient trails.
kudoslifeexperiences.com.
Museum of Marble
Crafts Explore Tínos’s
history as a center for
marble production and
carving. Pyrgos; piop.gr.mother superior, an older, genial woman who
spoke little English, showed me the library,
which contained magnificent illuminated texts,
as well as other spaces where precious
treasures donated to the sisters are displayed.
She brought me to the tiny room where the
Vi rg i n Ma r y is sa id to h ave appea red to Sister
Pelagia. Sister Iouliano invited me to touch the
pillow. As I tried to imagine holy visitations, the
sister blessed me.
Walking to my car, the ever-present breezes
suddenly kicked up and gave me a shiver. My
visit to the nunnery, which had felt like a
journey to a lost world, had moved me deeply.
And as I drove through the rugged landscape,
past centuries-old villages, I was sure I heard
that whisper Tsoclis had spoken of—the island
casting its spell and urging me to return.
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