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The Island of Tinos, Greece
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Church of Panagia, Tinos
A top yacht charter destination, Tinos is one of the largest of the Cycladic Islands and is famous for the huge Church of Panagia, which has an icon revered for its miraculous properties which attracts thousands of pilgrims on August 15th, the feast day of the Virgin.
Tinos has picturesque mountain villages and architecture, especially churches, influenced by the Venetians who once ruled the island. The island is scattered with many charming mountain and fishing villages for yacht charter visitors to explore. Hillside built villages are dominated by stone houses, narrow alleys and arcades while fishing villages are marked by traditional Cycladic architecture.
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