🌬️ Sheltered Beaches in Tinos – Protected from the Northern Winds
Looking for calm waters even when the Meltemi is blowing? Here are the top beaches in Tinos that stay relatively protected from the northern winds – ideal for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying your summer days!
🏖️ Vourni (Ballos)
- 📍 Location: 6 km from Chora, past Kionia.
- 🛣️ Access: Follow the Bianco signs past the coastal crossing, turn left onto a dirt road ending at the beach.
- 🌱 Terrain: Sandy, natural tamarisk shade, normal depth.
- ☂️ Organized: Yes – Beach Bar Bianco
- 👥 Crowd: Moderate to high (depends on season)
- 💨 Wind: Relatively sheltered from northern winds
🏖️ Agios Romanos
- 📍 Location: Southwest Tinos, ~12 km from Chora.
- 🛣️ Access: Main road toward Pyrgos, turn left at the sign. Alternate route: coastal road past Kionia (dirt section ~3.5 km).
- 🌱 Terrain: Sand & pebbles, tamarisk shade.
- ☂️ Organized: Yes – Lefko Beach Bar
- 👥 Crowd: Busy
- 💨 Wind: Relatively sheltered
🏖️ Kalyvia
- 📍 Location: Southwest Tinos, ~16.5 km from Chora.
- 🛣️ Access: Turn left before Kardiani to Ormos Kardianis–Giannaki, then left to the beach (~300m dirt road at end).
- 🌱 Terrain: Sand & pebbles, clear water, tamarisk trees.
- ☂️ Organized: Yes – Beach Bar Kalyvia
- 👥 Crowd: Busy
- 💨 Wind: Quite sheltered, even during strong winds
🏖️ Ormos Kardiani (Giannaki)
- 📍 Location: Southwest, ~17 km from Chora.
- 🛣️ Access: Turn left before Kardiani and drive straight ~4 km.
- 🌱 Terrain: Sand, pebbles, rocks, normal depth.
- ☂️ Organized: Semi-organized – small beach bar (DEAR JOHN), a few umbrellas, natural shade.
- 👥 Crowd: Busy, easy access
- 💨 Wind: Relatively sheltered
🏖️ Tsampia (near Kionia)
- 📍 Location: 4 km from Chora, across from Maistrali and Tsampia restaurants.
- 🛣️ Access: Park in front of the Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite (Kionia).
- 🌱 Terrain: Sandy, normal depth, tamarisk trees.
- ☂️ Organized: Yes – Apnea Beach Bar
- 👥 Crowd: Moderate to high (depending on month)
- 💨 Wind: Sheltered at the beach bar zone
💡 Tip: Bring a hat, water, and your best summer vibes – these beaches are ideal to escape the gusty days and still enjoy the Aegean sun!
