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Tinos

Tinos is a Greek island situated in the Cyclades archipelago of the Aegean Sea. The closest islands are Andros, Delos, and Mykonos. It has a land area of approximately 194 square kilometres and a population of about 10.000 inhabitants. Tinos is famous amongst Greeks for the Church of Panagia vangelistria, its 80 or so windmills, about 1000 artistic dovecotes, 50 active villages and its Venetian fortifications at the mountain, Exobourgo. On Tinos, both Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic populations co-exist, and the island is also well known for its famous sculptors and painters, such as N. Gysis, Y. Chalepas and N. Lytras.

Because of the Panagia Evangelistria church, with its reputedly miraculous icon of Virgin Mary that it holds, Tinos is also the center of a yearly pilgrimage that takes place on the date of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (15 August). This is perhaps the most notable and still active yearly pilgrimage in the region of the eastern Mediterranean.

Tinos has a varied landscape. From the shores of Panormos and Kolimbithra on the North Shore to Kionia, Agios Fokas, and Agios Sostis on the Southern Shore, Tinos has many beaches, just to name a few. Tsiknias is the highest mountain on the island at 750 meters and hides the quaint village of Livada. The mountain of Exobourgo is quite distinct, and unlike its more rounded Cycladic neighbors, has a more jagged appearance that would be more at home in the Alps. The area around Volax is a surreal and very unusual landscape with giant boulders some the size of multistory buildings. The village of Volax lies at the center of this amazing landscape. To the west, the mountains surrounding Pyrgos are full of some of the most beautiful green marble in all of Greece.

All around the island of Tinos, the islanders have made the most incredible things out of stone. The hills are all terraced with stone walls; every little village is connected to its most proximate neighbors by stone walkways set between a parallel set of stone walls.

To know more about Tinos visit: http://www.tinos.biz/pr2.htm.

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Workshop Venue

The workshop will take place in the Cultural Foundation of Tinos, in the city/port of Tinos. This was established in 2002; its purpose is to conduct and promote research about the island’s history, art, culture and traditions. The Cultural Foundation is housed in a magnificent neoclassic building, dominating the town quay. The Cultural Foundation comprises modern exhibition, conference and multipurpose halls. It hosts various venues all year round, such as art exhibits and cultural events, as well as Greek and international conferences, making it the heart of the island’s cultural life. The Cultural Foundation is provided with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment

How to Get There

Tinos has two ports, one for passenger speed boats and one for ferries and highspeed boats which carry passengers and cars to other ports, including Mykonos (35 min), Piraeus, Rafina, Andros and Syros. There are regular buses linking Tinos town with other villages on the island.

From Athens International Airport:

  1. To city center:
  2. To Piraeus port:
  3. To Rafina port (from where several ferries sail for Tinos either in the morning or
    afternoon).
    • By regional buses – KTEL or by taxi (by taxi, it takes no more than 30 min.)

Athens International Airport site: http://www.aia.gr/pages.asp?pageid=981&langid=2

Further Information: http://www.athenstransport.com/english/

Practically, those who wish to catch the first morning ferry to Tinos (from either Pireaus or Rafina port; departures between 7:15 and 8:30, depending on season) should spend the night before in Athens. In such a case, spending the night at a Hotel at either Pireaus or Rafina (in walking distance from the port) is an alternative solution. In the afternoon, ferry boats usually sail from the Rafina port at 17:00 (still depending on season; see details below; trip duration 4h, one-way ticket ~25 Euro). Highspeed boats sail more frequently (trip duration ~2h, one-way ticket ~50 Euro).

Ferries to Tinos Island:

Hotel Accommodation in Tinos:

There are plenty of rooms-to-let (with private WC and shower) and Hotels (various classes) in the city of Tinos and the nearby area. List of recommended rooms-to-let or hotels, with special prices, follow:

  1. Faros-Rooms-to-Let (with private WC, bathroom or shower, TV, air-conditioning, refrigerator, hair dryer), Chora Tinos, in walking distance (150m) from the Course Venue. single room: 20€, double room: 32€. Reservations: tinos.faros@gmail.com. Phone Number: (0030)22830.22712 .
  2. Golden Beach Hotel, www.goldenbeachtinos.gr, Mob: 6948662204, During a recent renovation, many rooms got king-size beds, marble lavatories, CD players, LCD televisions and unique antiques that give a special tone to the present decoration. Moreover, Golden Beach has two rooms for people with in wheelchair. All our facilities: Internet access, A/C, telephone, television, safe box, hair dryer, kitchenette with the necessary equipment, etc. At walking distance (~700m from the workshop venue, on the beach). Single room: 30€, double room: 45€, incl. breakfast. Email: goldenbeachtinos@gmail.com.
  3. Tinion Hotel, a B ' class aesthetic hotel, is waiting to welcome you and render your vacations on the very promising island of Tinos an unforgettable
    experience. It is located a few meters away from the port of Tinos, in the heart of city of Tinos. Room Facilities: Private bathroom, A/C, Hair Dryer,
    Telephone, Refrigerator, 24 hours room service, TV. Single Room on B/B Basis per night 35€, Double Room on B/B Basis per night 45€. Next to the workshop venue. Reservations: info@tinionhotel.gr.
  4. Tinos Beach Hotel, http://www.tinosbeach.gr/default.asp?pid=1&la=2, Kionia. Tinos Beach hotel is made up of 4 buildings in a row, at distance of
    about 2km from the workshop venue. Single Room: 28€, double room: 44€, Suite 68€. Prices include breakfast (buffet) and transportation to and from the workshop venue and the port. Email: dinos@tinosbeach.gr.
  5. Cavos Bungalows & Studios, Cavos Ai Sostis S.A 84200 Tinos-Greece T+30 2283024224-5 F+30 2283022580, www.cavos-tinos.com e-mail info@cavostinos.com. Just a few metres from one of the most beautiful beaches in Tinos (about 4km from the workshop venue) and with a view over the eye-catching, white-washed chapel of Agios Sostis, the Cavos complex is a small white village built in traditional style, offering a true breath of relaxation and enjoyment for your vacation. Studios 35m2 50€ (single), Studios 35m2 60€, Apartment 45m2 80€.

In all reservations, please mention "AboutFlow (Prof. Giannakoglou, NTUA)", so as to profit from the special prices.

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