For many travelers, the Greek islands are synonymous with the sea during the summer. Once the peak heat begins to ease and the busiest weeks of the season are over, however, another Greece comes into view.
Stone paths that may...
It was August 15, 1940 when the Italian submarine 'Delfino' torpedoed and sank the Greek light cruiser 'Elli' at Tinos' port during the World War II.
World War II had been raging for almost a year in Europe, with Greece...
The people of Greece observe the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, or Panagia—meaning "All-Holy" or "Full of Grace"—with numerous customs and festivals starting on the eve of August 15.
Deeply revered as the mother of Jesus and considered a spiritual...
In Orthodox tradition, August 12 is linked to the final days of the Virgin Mary before her Dormition, celebrated a few days later on August 15. Three days prior to her death, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and...
As August begins, the bells of village churches ring for the first Paraklesis services, pilgrims begin making their way to shrines dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and Orthodox Christians embark on a two-week period of prayer and fasting, known...
Every year on July 23, the Cycladic island of Tinos honors Saint Pelagia, commemorating the humble nun whose reported visions led to the discovery of the island's sacred icon. More than two centuries later, her story continues to intertwine...
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy has officially declared the Aegean islands of Alonissos and Tinos in a state of emergency due to severe drinking water shortages.
The declaration comes just as the summer tourist season begins to peak, triggering...
The Greek island of Tinos is steeped in history and beauty and home to sacred religious and historic sites, as well as to history and art museums.
Another charm of the island is that it is dotted with charming authentic...
Tinos has earned a place among Greece’s top travel experiences for 2026, standing out as a destination that blends living tradition, cultural depth, and an unmistakably authentic Cycladic identity.
The recognition comes in a feature by The Telegraph on the...
