Landmark· Tinos· Greece — Cyclades
Kionia Beach & Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite (Tinos)
37° 33.1′ N · 25° 8.6′ E
Two kilometres west of Tinos town, the excavated foundations of the ancient sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite (a major religious centre from the 3rd century BC) sit right behind Kionia beach.
Practical
OpenStreetMap maps the temple, stoa, baths and fountain. Kionia beach has a small pier and a mini-market. Swim and visit in one stop; dinghy landing on the beach. Opening hours not found; verify locally. Pin is the archaeological site in OpenStreetMap.
Best for
Ancient sanctuary and swim near Tinos town
Nearby
- Maistrali Taverna (Kionia, Tinos)0.1 NM away
- Kionia Bay Anchorage (Tinos)0.2 NM away
- Kionia Tavern (Tinos)0.2 NM away
- Stavros Snorkel (Tinos)0.5 NM away
- Agkyra Fish Tavern (Tinos Town)1.1 NM away
- Annunciation Feast, 25 March (Tinos)1.1 NM away
- Archaeological Museum of Tinos1.1 NM away
- Dormition of the Virgin Pilgrimage, 15 August (Tinos)1.1 NM away