| When you are visiting the island of Tinos, it's a great | | | | Artemis were born here. On it, you will be able to find |
| opportunity for you to visit some of the surrounding | | | | the Avenue of the Lions, five crouching lions that are |
| islands, known as the Cyclades. The Cyclades, as | | | | supposed to be guardians of the Sacred Lake. Apollo |
| seen on the map of Greece are a group of 220 | | | | also had a sanctuary here, which is a collection of 3 |
| islands some of which are still inhabited and which | | | | temples. Then of course there is the museum, which |
| offer great tourist attractions and places to relax. | | | | houses excavations from all ages that were found on |
| Since it's a mass of almost inter-connected islands, | | | | the island. |
| most crossings will be either by ferry or by speedboat, | | | | 3. Syros |
| but either way you are guaranteed a great time. | | | | Like with all the other Cyclades, access is through the |
| Some of the recommended islands include: | | | | water. The journey, either by yacht or speed boat, is a |
| 1. Mykonos | | | | short ride and the destination is full of ancient wonders |
| The trip from Tinos to Mykonos takes about 40 | | | | ready to be explored. Syros is the capital of the |
| minutes by ferry. Once at Mykonos, the choice of | | | | Cyclades and it houses all the courts and regional |
| where to sightsee is really yours On just 105km2, there | | | | offices. In that sense, you can expect that there is a bit |
| is a lot to see. You can go to the Beach of St. Ioannis, | | | | more hustle and bustle on this particular island than on |
| on which there is an idyllic little Greek church where | | | | the others that you have visited. In fact, if you want to |
| you get to see first hand what worship was like in the | | | | travel to any other Cycladic Island, Syros is where you |
| early days for the Greeks. After this will be a series of | | | | will get a connecting ferry from - they have ferries |
| beaches, which you may find a little different from | | | | that interconnect all the islands. |
| Tinos because they may have a tad more people. | | | | Being the "administrative capital" it is, life here is much |
| There are also little villages similar to those at Tinos, | | | | more cosmopolitan. It's famous for great restaurants |
| and to wind it all up, you can visit the Ano Mera, where | | | | that offer excellent Greek cuisine, so as you move |
| you will see a monastery (Panagia Tourliani) and a little | | | | from island to island, it's recommended that you stop |
| square that houses Greek taverns. | | | | here and just indulge in the food as you watch the |
| Mykonos town itself is very popular with shoppers but | | | | yachts sail by. |
| is also an absolute must see! composed of narrow | | | | From Tinos, the possibilities of islands to visit are |
| alleys, and as you walk through these, you will definitely | | | | endless. You'll see archaeological, historical, religious, fun |
| enjoy the ancient architecture as well as buy a | | | | sites, you name it. Make sure to confirm with your |
| keep-sake or two to take back home. You can also | | | | travel agent that your destination is safe though, some |
| take a cruise around Mykonos itself and if you love to | | | | of the islands are uninhabited. |
| snorkel, carry your gear because this is a great spot | | | | The great thing about all the inhabited islands is that |
| to go under-water. | | | | they offer great real estate choices. Because of the |
| 2. Delos | | | | regions pride in its architecture and history, most of the |
| It is 6 miles or thereabouts from Tinos, and you can | | | | villas that you will find will have a rustic, ancient look, but |
| take a small "cruise" boat to get you there. As with | | | | will provide all the comforts you can expect in a luxury |
| most boat trips though, make sure to get a | | | | villa. So if you're looking to rent or to buy a property on |
| confirmation of the weather because it can get rough | | | | the Cyclades, why don't I start by start by suggesting |
| during the crossing. Alternatively, take a speed boat. | | | | one in Tinos. Its got a swimming pool, it's spacious, you |
| Delos is a religious and archeological site - it was the | | | | can dine outside as you enjoy the sunset and has all |
| religious centre for Aegean during ancient times. It's | | | | other trappings that come with a luxury villa. |
| actually got quite a reputation - it's said that Apollo and | | | | |