Visitor Information
For information on accommodations, car rentals, island tours, and Tinos in general, contact Sharon Turner (sharon@thn.forthnet.gr) at Windmills Travel (tel. 22830/23-398; fax 22830/23-327; www.windmillstravel.com). She is the friendly, helpful, and efficient Windmills Tinos representative, with unparalleled knowledge of Tinos and its neighboring islands. She sees clients at her office by appointment, but can solve almost any problem and supply information on Tinos, the Cyclades, and beyond by phone and email.
Fast Facts
There are several banks on the harbor, open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 2pm and Friday from 8am to 1:30pm; all have ATMs. The first-aid center can be reached at tel. 22830/22-210. For luggage storage, try Windmills Travel (tel. 22830/23-398). The police (tel. 22830/22-348) are located just past the new pier, past Lito Hotel and Windmills Travel. The post office (tel. 22830/22-247), open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 2pm, is at the harbor's south end, next to Tinion Hotel. The telephone office (OTE), open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 12:30pm, is on the main street leading to the church of Panagia Evangelistria, about halfway up on the right (tel. 22830/22-399). The Tinos Cultural Foundation (tel. 22830/29-070) has a small permanent collection and temporary exhibitions; admission is sometimes charged for special exhibits. It's usually open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am to 2pm and 7 to 9pm; weekend hours are 10:30am to 2pm and 7 to 9pm. It also has the cheapest Internet service in town, with a nearby cafe.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
