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Name | Tinos |
Location | Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades Islands |
Area | 194 km² |
Population | Around 8,500 inhabitants |
Capital | Chora (Tinos Town) |
Official language | Greek |
Currency | Euro (€) |
Maximum altitude | 725 m (Mount Tsiknias) |
Climate | Mediterranean (hot and dry in summer, mild in winter) |
Local currency | Euro (€) |
Main attractions | Church of Panagia Evangelistria (Our Lady of Tinos), villages of Pyrgos and Volax, beaches of Kolymbithra and Agios Sostis, marble sculpture and art |
Economy | Religious tourism, agriculture (wine, olives, vegetables), fishing, marble craftsmanship |
Airport | Tinos does not have an airport; the nearest ones are in Mykonos or Syros |
Main port | Port of Tinos (Chora) |
Famous for | Pilgrimages to the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, especially on August 15 (Feast of the Assumption), traditional marble art |
Popular activities | Visiting traditional villages, beach activities, exploring art and marble workshops, religious pilgrimages, hiking |
Unique features | Tranquil atmosphere, numerous traditional villages, a long-standing tradition of marble carving, known for its religious significance and annual pilgrimage |
History and culture | Important religious destination in Greece, rich tradition in marble sculpture, with artists such as Yannoulis Chalepas originating from the island; a blend of religious devotion and artistic heritage |
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