Kardiani in Tinos

Kardiani - about 14 kilometres west of Tinos town - is one of the most beautiful villages I've ever visited. And that says something about Kardiani because I have visited lots of nice villages in Greece. Like so many other villages on Tinos, Kardiani is a village completely free of motor vehicles. In some of Tinos villages it feels like being indoors, Kardiani is one of these villages, the love village Agapi is another.

View of the very beautiful village of Kardiani.

Kardiani is the large diamond among the many beautiful villages on Tinos. A marvel with a location so beautiful that it is hard to believe that it is true. To get into the village itself, you walk down via a steep steps from the parking lot. I can assure you that it is not the only steps in the village.

One of many long stairs in Kardiani.

One of many beautiful alleys in Kardiani.

The ancient labyrinthine alleys winds like snakes through the village, sometimes you pass under wonderful stone arches and you are constantly discovering new alleys. The dominant white colour is sometimes changed to a green lushness. A stream runs through parts of the village in springtime, the purling sound is very calming.

One of several old arches in Kardiani.

If you like photography, you will love walking around Kardiani.

It is allowed to rest after all stairs and all impressions. :-)

One of Tinos oldest pigeon houses is in Kardiani.

Read about Tinos many beautiful pigeon houses here »

There is a small cafe and a taverna in the village. The taverna has to my knowledge not open during the low season, the tiny cafe on the other hand is open year round. Beautiful views can be enjoyed from the church at the top right of the village. You can see Syros in the distance from the village. and down by the coast you can glimpse Kalivia beach, which is the closest beach from Kardiani.

The cute little cafe in Kardiani.

The same cafe from a different angle.

Don't miss Kalivia beach, which you can read about here »

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