Welcome to our villa and our island, a captivating place offering an array of exciting activities: indulge yourself in the delights of food and wine tours, where you can savor exquisite local flavors and sample regional delicacies or delve into the serene world of massage and yoga while you’re enjoying our luxury premises. Embark on exhilarating hiking and rock climbing adventures, exploring the island’s diverse landscapes and scenic trails. Manifest your creativity through immersive pottery making and marble art workshops. Our guided tours will unveil to you Tinos’ hidden gems, where you can see, among others, the unique ‘pigeon houses’, scattered throughout the island, showcasing its architectural heritage. Don’t miss our vibrant local festivals that celebrate the island’s artistic spirit and culture and our day trips to the enchanting neighboring islands of Delos and Mykonos, which will make your stay even richer. Tinos offers a treasure trove of activities, waiting to be explored and cherished.
Guided Private Tours
For a condensed insight and experience of the island, we highly recommend the private guided tours that take place in the unique mainland of the island with its 64 wonderful villages, excellent tavernas and sandy or rocky beaches.
Food & Wine tours
Whet your appetite and palate with a world of Aegean flavors, from delectable wines and island cheeses to country-style cold cuts and traditional almond cookies. Embark on a number of tours that will take your to private wineries and food workshops where you can learn about local products, ingredients, dishes, spirits and much more.
Gourmet Picnics at Sunset – Cooking Experiences on a Farm
Cycladic cuisine, similar to the equally good but more famous Cretan cuisine, is one of the healthiest in the world. Fresh ingredients, slow cooking and lots of vegetables from artichokes to string beans make their way into Tinian dishes, along with herbs such as oregano and thyme. Different small businesses offer classes and gastronomic experiences that will definitely enlighten your culinary knowledge, as well as palate.
Visits to “Pigeon Houses”
For hundreds of years, the locals of Tinos have been building small two-floor “houses” for pigeons with numerous pigeonholes that form inspiring patters. These abodes are famed for their traditional designs and folk art, immediately recognizable as a feature of some of the Cycladic islands. Tinos is the most famous of these islands, featuring the highest number of pigeon houses.
Massage Therapies and Yoga or Pilates Private Lessons
Indulge in ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with our exclusive private massage therapies and yoga lessons. Unwind and let our skilled massage therapists pamper you with a range of soothing treatments tailored to your preferences, melting away any stress or tension. Immerse yourself in the serenity of our tranquil surroundings as you embark on invigorating yoga sessions led by experienced instructors. Whether you seek a deep tissue massage to alleviate muscle tightness or a gentle yoga practice to promote inner balance, our dedicated team is committed to creating a personalized wellness experience that leaves you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and truly pampered during your stay at our exquisite villa.
Hiking
You’ll be surprised to know that Tinos has as many as 150 kilometers of hiking paths that crisscross its landscapes, unveiling attractions and vistas on one of the most authentic, unspoiled islands in the Cyclades. Hiking is particularly a great off-season activity, beyond the heat of July and August. You can walk by yourself or call on one of the hiking companies that will gladly take you on some of the most attractive routes on offer.
Rock climbing
Local outdoor activity providers will take you on a rock-climbing experience on the granite hill of Exomvourgo, the capital of the island. You might come across remains of ancient Greek settlements and Venetian castles during your climb and will get to do some adrenalin filled top-rope climbing in complete safety, as you explore some of the 90 climbing routes available.
Marble Art and Sculpting
Tinos has a very strong history in marble and has contributed to marble sculpting and art since ancient times, thanks to its rich quarries of both white and green marble. There are unique workshops, classes and vocational schools that deal with marble on the island, ideal for those wishing to spend more than just a few days on Tinos.
Pottery making
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced pottery maker, you’ll be happy to know that in the center of town, within walking distance from Coocono, there’s a ceramics workshop that’s open to visitors. You can also visit a couple outside the main town and explore their artistic
Day tours to Mykonos and Delos
Two very different yet very close islands to Tinos await adventurous spirits. The famous island of Mykonos is dynamic, vibrant and quite busy, ideal for a day tour that will reveal one of Greece’s most famous islands. Next to it is the uninhabited island of Delos, famous for its impressive archeological site that shouldn’t be missed if you’re a fan of Ancient Greece. Ask about day-trip boats from Tinos.
Jazz festival
In recent years, towards the end of August, a jazz festival known as Jazz on Tinos takes place under the starry skies of this culturally inspired island. A wide range of music styles are generally presented, attracting an international set of musicians from different corners of the world, but also from the island itself! The festival takes place at the Cultural Foundation of Tinos, just a short walk from Coocono. Ask the management if the festival is on this year!
Greek language lessons
Just a few minutes by car from Coocono, there’s a “boutique language school” called Ellenisti that teaches modern Greek to travelers which has earned much praise from its students. What better way to immerse yourself in Greek culture than to learn this fascinating language that has given so much to European languages over the centuries?
