Evangelistria Church at Chora
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The Evangelistria Church is also known as Panagia Megalochari which means Virgin Mary with all graces. The church is located on a hill above the Chora of Tinos.
Many visitors cover the distance to the church on their knees as a promise to Virgin Mary. The path is very rough so there is a carpet from the port to the entrance of the church for those who want to walk the path on their knees. Pilgrims leave their offerings on the icon which they bestow their wishes, usually for good health.
The icon of the church is considered to be miraculous. It depicts Virgin Mary kneeling with her head bent in prayer. It is mentioned to be older than the Byzantine period and a work of the Apostle and Evangelist Lucas.Within the walls of the church are various museums and galleries. On the left, there is a gallery of religious art and one with Byzantine icons. Upstairs there is also a sculpture gallery.
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Tinos is the only sheltered harbor in the island. It is a large commercial port with frequent ferries charging in and out.
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Saint Pelagia of Tinos, a Greek Nun saint, the one that has helped- through her visions- the discovery of the sacred icon of Panagia of Tinos. This icon is one of the most sacred, venerated icons of the Holy Mother, all over Greece and, maybe the most famous pilgrimage that is dedicated to Her Grace, each year on the feast of Her Dormition on August, 15th.
Tinos is an island famous for its traditional ouzo. Visitors can enjoy ouzo of Tinos that it produced in small quantities.
Kaloni is a village full of flowers and trees. At the narrow streets visitors can find small tavernas and traditional cafes (kafenia).
In Pallada Street, there is something for every taste and budget, from kitsch to antique. Shop hours vary during the winter, but most shops and stalls are open continuously throughout the day during the summer, from about 09:00 until well after Midnight.
Xemparko is one of the most traditional cafés of the island. Except coffee and drinks it also offers homemade food.
A short distance west of the country lies the old port of Stavros. The picturesque little beach ideal for romantic after sunset from here is amazing.
Next to the beach lies the Agios Markos church. The chapel stands on the rock above the small beach.
Immediately after Agios Markos and Kionia encounter. Great beach with pine trees stretching in front of the archaeological site of columns with the Temple of Neptune looking at Syros.
Close to Agios Markos, is a small sandy desert. There is some organization and you must have your own things.
“Godfather” of the rather leeward large sandy shore at the southern part of Tinos (11km away from Chora) was the chapel of the left side of the bay. Nature has endowed the beloved of the Tinians with shady trees, crystal clear, emerald waters and unobstructed sight of Syros.
Laouti beach is the water-sports lovers’ favorite destination on the island. Enjoy the crystal waters and the sandy shore and rest yourselves in the seaside cafes and restaurants.
The Beach of Agali is located at the most idyllic spot of Chora in Tinos, only a 10 minute walk from the port. The largest and the best organized sandy beach.