Just a 20- minute ferry ride from Mykonos, the island is worlds away from the hedonistic party scene, and is the perfect location for those looking for a more authentic Greek lifestyle experience.
Tinos has recently started making waves on the international foodie scene, due to its unique landscape producing world-class wines, herbs, honey and cheeses.
It is already an undoubted leader in the realm of Greek wines. T-Oinos Wines is an organic vineyard supplying high-end restaurants across Europe, including Alain Ducasse, whilst the Domaine de Kalathas is an off-grid vineyard making use of 150- year-old un-grafted vines.
In fact, this windswept island is said to be Greece’s new wine frontier, with its sandy soil protecting the local terroir from the phylloxera pest. Meanwhile, beer aficionados with love the multi-award-winning Nissos Microbrewery, open for tours and tastings throughout the summer.
No place has a richer marble-crafting tradition than Tinos, and this glittering white stone is used throughout the island to stunning effect. Discover Pyrgos, an iconic village decorated throughout with intricate marble carvings and almost an outdoor museum in its own right. Be sure to explore the interior of the island, puzzling over the surreal lunar landscape of Volax and its mysterious, monumental boulders. Driving around the island, visitors will spot ornately decorated pigeon houses dotted across the landscape. These dates from the 17th Century, when pigeons were a useful source of both meat and fertiliser
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the annual Tinos Challenge, a part of the Cyclades Trail Cup. Held in December, the event includes three demanding races, including a 20km trail, a mountainous sprint and a ‘mini-challenge’. Tinos is also an ideal location for water sports – Kolybithra Beach on the northeast coast is a particular surfing paradise, with wild waves and strong meltemi winds throughout the summer months.
The famous Aegean light dominates this extraordinary villa which boasts direct access to a beach and unsurpassed views of the island of Syros and to the sunset. The alluring horizon reflects the timeless beauty of the island’s morphology.
Clean architectural lines resembling famous Doric and Ionic architecture and large rooms form the structure which measures almost 500m² and is set on 3,646m² of Mediterranean vegetation, olive trees, and a small vineyard.
The ground floor consists of the main reception area with a living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. A patio between the rooms allows the light to flood in from all directions. The lower level measuring 194 square meters features an additional en-suite bedroom, laundry, and many storage rooms including a winemaking room to produce your own wine from the property’s grapes.
Other features include stone floors, paneling of local stone which harmonizes with the stone walls, and sophisticated lighting fixtures. The large terrace form an impressive setting f as well as for covered outdoor living and dining areas.
Stone steps lead from the garden to Agios Romanos beach, one of the nicest sandy beaches in the Aegean. Only fifteen minutes drive from Tinos Town, this is a rare property that is ideal for entertaining as well as for quiet families living directly on the sea. The captivating views will be your only distractions. Wear your flip-flops and discover Tinos’ authenticity.
The buyer of this property is eligible for the Greek Golden Visa Program.
