Tinos Island, a mountainous Cycladic island 80 mi/130 km southeast of Athens, is called the "Lourdes of Greece" because the icon of the Holy Virgin in its Cathedral is reputed to have miraculous curing powers.
Tinos Island draws pilgrims from afar, especially on 25 March (Greek Independence Day) and 15 August (the Assumption).
Tinos Island has sandy beaches for swimming and sailing facilities.
The town of Pyrgos is quaint and interesting. To get there, take one of the daily boats from Piraeus.
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