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Voykit pocket guide · Greece
Tinos
Τήνος
Spend 2–3 days on Tinos to see the pilgrimage church, marble villages and a few beaches; skip if you only have time for the main Cyclades.
Tinos offers a mix of religious sites, marble‑carved villages and varied beaches. Two to three days let you visit Panagia Evangelistria, Pyrgos, Volax and a couple of beaches without rushing.
- Country
- Greece
- Local name
- Τήνος
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, wind on some beaches)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted; card terminals are required in many businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 166 · Tourist police 1571
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European round two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Leave the coins, €0.50–1.; Taverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night.; Boat crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland. On many islands it is desalinated or hard: ask locally and buy bottled if unsure.
- Toilets
- Use cafés (buy something), museums and sites. Paper goes in the bin, not the toilet, in most places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Greek salad with feta | €5–8 |
| Fresh fish plate | €12–20 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–18 |
| Ferry ticket (Piraeus → Tinos, adult) | €30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ATH · Athens International Airport
- Main gateway; connect via ferry from Piraeus or Rafina
Typical fares
- Piraeus → Tinos ferry
- about €30–45, 3–4 h
- Scooter rental per day
- ≈ €15–20
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Scooter or ATV rentals are common; local bus connects main villages; car hire (Vidalis Rent a Car & Bike) for remote beaches.
See and do
Known for
- Panagia Evangelistria pilgrimage church
- Marble villages like Pyrgos and Volax
- Beaches such as Agios Fokas and Pachia Ammos
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos | High‑speed catamaran from Tinos port, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Syros (transport hub) | Ferry from Tinos to Syros, about 1 h | ≈1.5 h |
Sleep
- Chora (Tinos Town) area
- Close to church, restaurants and ferry port; good for walking access.
- Panormos Bay
- Quiet seaside guesthouses, ideal if you want beach proximity.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Συγγνώμηsee-nyo-mee |
| Thank you | Ευχαριστώef-ha-ree-STO |
| How much is it? | Πόσο κοστίζει;PO-so ko-STEE-zee |
| Where is the bus stop? | Πού είναι η στάση του λεωφορείου;POO EE-neh ee STAH-see too le-o-fo-REE-oo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'kaliméra' (morning) or 'kalispéra' (evening) on entering shops and tavernas; avoid: Launching straight into a question
- Hospitality: Accept offered coffee, sweets or raki; it is part of the welcome; avoid: Refusing flatly — take a little
- Churches: Covered shoulders and knees; quiet voices; a small candle donation; avoid: Turning your back on the altar for photos during a service
- Gestures: Wave with the palm turned towards yourself; avoid: The open palm pushed forward (moutza)
- Conversation: Family, food and football are easy topics; avoid: Lecturing on the debt crisis, Türkiye or the name of North Macedonia
- Dinner at a home: Bring pastries or wine; arrive a little late; avoid: Leaving food on the plate if you have been served more
- Dress: Casual; long trousers or skirt for monasteries; avoid: Swimwear in town, shops and churches
Scams and watch-outs
- Dress modestly at churches and monasteries – no sleeveless shirts or shorts; men must wear long trousers.
- Midday heat can be strong on exposed beaches; bring water and sun protection.
- Ferry schedules vary by season – check times before travel.
Tinos is generally safe; respect dress codes at religious sites and watch for strong winds on exposed beaches.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tinos yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Panagia Evangelistria pilgrimage church
- Marble villages like Pyrgos and Volax
- Beaches such as Agios Fokas and Pachia Ammos
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tinos, revision 5313294 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5313294
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tinos). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.