Rob and I left Tinos this morning having only spent 24 hours on the
island. We were originally going to spend a few days on the island but
because the ship union will be on strike for the next three days we had
to leave early in order to make our reservation in Mykonos (GWA). We had
a great time, ate great food, and heard great music. Tinos Island is
known for Our Lady of Tinos, or Panagía Evangelistria tēs Tēnou. This
church is built around an icon that is believed to be the source of many
miracles. We did get to see the icon, but unfortunately no photos were
permitted. The church is at the top of the main boulevard and along the
right side of the road is a long narrow stretch of carpeting used for
those who wish to make the ascent to the church on their knees. This is
one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Greece and we witnessed
many Greeks making their ascent on their hands and knees. Tinos is also
known for the dovecotes that dot the countryside. Dovecotes are
basically two story square structures with decorative facades used for
breeding doves. These aviaries were introduced by the Venetians to house
and raise pigeons for food and they are so connected to the history and
identity of the land that even locals in Tinos town build their homes
with dovecote-looking facades! Finally, Tinos is known for its
flourishing arts industry, from painting to sculpture to textiles. One
of our random stops was the Cultural Center of Tinos where there is at
present a gallery featuring past and present Tinot artists. Outside of
the main town, Tinos is known for its many small and picturesque
villages and less-touristy vibe compared to places like
Mykonos--seriously, like night and day. It is a bigger island, and
although we would have liked to see more, we still had a good time
poking around the main town.
Rob and I left Tinos this morning having only spent 24 hours on the
island. We were originally going to spend a few days on the island but
because the ship union will be on strike for the next three days we had
to leave early in order to make our reservation in Mykonos (GWA). We had
a great time, ate great food, and heard great music. Tinos Island is
known for Our Lady of Tinos, or Panagía Evangelistria tēs Tēnou. This
church is built around an icon that is believed to be the source of many
miracles. We did get to see the icon, but unfortunately no photos were
permitted. The church is at the top of the main boulevard and along the
right side of the road is a long narrow stretch of carpeting used for
those who wish to make the ascent to the church on their knees. This is
one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Greece and we witnessed
many Greeks making their ascent on their hands and knees. Tinos is also
known for the dovecotes that dot the countryside. Dovecotes are
basically two story square structures with decorative facades used for
breeding doves. These aviaries were introduced by the Venetians to house
and raise pigeons for food and they are so connected to the history and
identity of the land that even locals in Tinos town build their homes
with dovecote-looking facades! Finally, Tinos is known for its
flourishing arts industry, from painting to sculpture to textiles. One
of our random stops was the Cultural Center of Tinos where there is at
present a gallery featuring past and present Tinot artists. Outside of
the main town, Tinos is known for its many small and picturesque
villages and less-touristy vibe compared to places like
Mykonos--seriously, like night and day. It is a bigger island, and
although we would have liked to see more, we still had a good time
poking around the main town.
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