The 9 most beautiful beaches of Tinos

Large and small sandy beaches, beach bars and unorganised, sandy and with pebbles.

Tinos has beautiful beaches all along its coastline. One of the most spectacular is Agios Fokas, while many prefer Kionia on the island's western side. The longest sandy beach with blue-green waters is the one that starts from Agios Sostis and ends in Agios Ioannis Porto.

Here are nine of the best beaches on the Cycladic island:

Kolymbithres: Megali Kolymbithra is a favourite beach for many. Mikri Kolymbithra, with sand and nice waters, is ideal for families and has umbrellas, sunbeds and tavernas.

Agios Sostis - Laouti (Skylandar) - Agia Kyriaki and Agios Ioannis Porto: The island's longest and most beautiful coastline is relatively close to the main town. Its disadvantage is that it is exposed to the meltemi. It has lovely waters, sand and pebbles, and is organised in areas.

At its western edge stands out the small church of Agios Sostis and Cavos, which looks like a small Tinian village.

Many hotels operate throughout the area, including tavernas, mini-markets, etc. In a separate cove behind Agia Kyriaki (to the east) is Agios Ioannis Porto, which has shallow waters and a church.

Agios Fokas: It has evolved into the most crowded beach of Tinos and is located right next to the main town. Beach bars and restaurants are in a row, and there are hotels, villas, and rental houses—you will find everything here. It is ideal for an afternoon walk.

Kionia: Long sandy beach near the main town. In some places, it has beach bars. The area has tavernas, hotels, and apartments for rent.

Balos: Nice sandy bay, 6 km from the main town. There, the Bianco Beach House Restaurant operates with minimal boho decor.

Pachia Ammos: Bay with blue-green waters, sand dunes, and rock sculptures. Note that the meltemi blows here.

Agios Romanos: Popular family beach in a sandy cove with turquoise waters. A large part of it is organised with a beach bar-restaurant.

Santa Margarita: A beautiful sandy beach on the east coast of the island. It is large and sheltered from the winds.

Livada: The most impressive and wild beach of Tinos, which often produces waves because it is exposed to the northern winds. There is a restaurant, and the impressive Livada lighthouse is nearby.

Vali Vaimaki is a columnist for Travel. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos. 

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