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A Soul-Stirring Easter on Enchanting Tinos
Just hearing its name is enough to know that Tinos holds the top spot for spending Easter on an island. But Easter in Tinos is so much more than the grandeur and reverence of the Church of the Virgin Mary. Yes, Tinos, with its dozens of churches scattered across its villages and the iconic Church of Panagia Tinou attracting pilgrims from all over, holds hidden secrets that can truly elevate your holiday experience. First of all, spring and Tinos make the perfect pair.
Easter in Tinos
The narrow alleyways with blooming gardens and the sea stretching out before you create the perfect palette for what’s to come. On Good Friday in the town of Chora, the epitaph processions meet in a solemn litany. The epitaph from the Church of Saint Nicholas even enters the sea, surrounded by lit torches, turning the night into something magical. On Holy Saturday, make sure you find yourself at the little harbor of Panormos, where visitors from all over become one big family.
But the best tradition of all, Tinos keeps it for Easter Sunday. The island fills with the sounds of trimpónia. This age-old custom takes place in the village of Pyrgos and has been faithfully observed for hundreds of years. The trimpónia—short-barreled naval guns—take center stage during the Service of Love. Or better yet, they accompany the service, since they are fired at specific moments as part of the ritual, far removed from the random gunshots and firecrackers heard in other places.
Tradition has it that evil departs with a bang. But the trimpónia, due to their unique sound, offer a kind of musical symphony, making Easter Sunday truly special. And if everything you’ve read has already sparked your wanderlust, book your ticket now for Easter in Tinos—and let the island captivate you.
