Chora
Filled with light and history
The capital of Tinos began to develop in the 18th century. People that were found on the island have left their trace and their influence. Built on the busy central port , Chora is very crowded as 4500 Tinians live there.
A visit to Tinos, occasioned by Megalochari will help you to discover Chora ‘s secrets.
Evangelistrias street is considered to be the most commercial street of the island offering a huge variety of products.
Behind the window of the beach, there are many alleys full of taverns, traditional shops and amazing mansions.
GUIDE
The most complete guide to places to stay, attractions to visit and specialities to taste and enjoy in Exo Meria, in order to turn your visit into an enjoyable experience.
Accommodation
From traditional hotels to family apartments or furnished houses with picturesque yards and arch’s, Chora has lodgings for everyone’s likes and purse.
Local Products
Don’t leave Chora without Panagia’s Icon or a chaplet . In the market there is a huge variety of products to choose from. Traditional woven textiles, local sweets, works of art as well as clothes and shoes.
Food
You can find anything in Chora: Tinian croquettes made with fennel, fourtalia, homemade dishes, local meat or the traditional souvlaki. From taverns to fast food restaurants, everything within reach.
Entertainment
Coffee-bars providing a viewpoint over the sea, “ hidden” bars and live music taverns form the palette of the nightlife in Chora, which is as fabulous as in the other cosmopolitan islands.
Chora of Tinos is very different from most islands in Cyclades. Although the town maintains its traditional colours, small sand pictures, Megalochari dominates in Tinos. The imposing church of Panagia Tinou was founded on the spot where the icon of the Annunciation was found, during excavations, following a nun's vision. It was revealed on 30th of January 1823. After the discovery of the icon, the construction of a new church was begun. The construction of the church required a great number of workers, large quantities of marble but mostly money... But as if by a miracle, all problems were resolved with generous contributions both of time and money by the people of Tinos. All construction work was completed in 1880. Since then the imposing church stands there awing the visitors.
Chora of Tinos “holds” well-kept secrets! While wandering in the alleys visitor will discover cobblestone paths, traditional houses, old mansions with blazons and eye- catching jasmine bushes and the old road with the shops. Although things are not very traditional in Chora, due to concurrency over precious city space for commercial purposes, emphasis is given to interventions like the coast lighting or the renovation of neoclassic buildings.
