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Meticulous restoration of old buildings and relaxing Cycladic décor have created a gem of a property that has breathed life into the village of Tripotamos, surrounded by hiking paths and natural beauty.

We have to raise our glass to Ourania Diamantopoulou, the owner and architect of the Crossroads who has put her heart and soul into creating the Crossroads Inn, which was awarded three years in a row as the Best Traditional Guesthouse (Gold Award) by the Greek Tourism Awards. From displaying her personal art collection and creating a delicious breakfast menu to integrating green practices and offering eco-friendly activities, Mrs. Diamantopoulou has contributed to a model vision in tourism that all Greek islands and villages can adopt. These seven traditional living quarters that make up the Crossroads Inn will also entice you with Zen-like simplicity, Coco-Mat natural bedding, completely natural toiletries and high-tech gizmos including espresso machine, sound system and free WiFi!

A delicious experience awaits

Tinos is known for its delicious healthy food, and the Crossroads Inn is no exception to this tradition. Your palate will be delighted by a truly local breakfast that features village eggs, traditional Tinos “graviera” cheese, organic-fed free-range meat, fruit and vegetables from local growers, homemade jams, and fresh baked goodies. A network of local ladies and growers lie behind this mouthwatering breakfast menu, giving a boost to the local economy. You might come across some flavors, aromas and ingredients that will enrich your experience, such as sundried tomatoes, wild-grown capers, smoked pork ham. On the sweeter side you’ll come across home-baked cookies, local honey and soft Tinos nougat, to be washed down with good Greek coffee or a local liqueur.

Nearby, the family vineyard spread over two acres of land boasts 6,000 grape vines grow on a terraced hill to produce delightfully local wine called X-bourgo. The vineyard is a place to visit so you can discover how this precious elixir slowly comes into being, with all the pampering that goes into the process.

Hiking, rock climbing and more

We love the fact that the Crossroads Inn (so named because it’s right in the middle of the island with access to many corners) has a hiking team that can take you to magnificent spots on the island, from verdant mountain slopes to hidden sea coves. They will also show you attractions from Exombourgo’s (Tinos’ capital) medieval castle and famed pigeon towers to idyllic streams and age-old oak trees.

There’s also a rock-climbing club in Tinos (Climb Exombourgo) that has rock-climbing groups for both beginners and adults. The team of professional rock climbers has embraced this passion and can show you a very special side of this exhilarating sport, just minutes away from the property on Exombourgo mountain. Lastly, it is also worth noting that there are diving clubs on the island, and your hosts would be more than happy to help.

Green Philosophy

Revitalizing these old homes and transforming them into something beautiful while safeguarding all their traditional elements and the whole village aura is a commendable example of sustainability. Add to this solar panels, the wisdom of bioclimatic architecture, ceiling fans instead of air conditioning, under-floor heating for colder days in early spring and late autumn, eco-friendly building materials, and energy conservation, and you’ve got yourself an excellent example of a green hotel property. The owners consciously decided against a swimming pool as to them it conflicts with the island’s lack of water. In addition, the organic soaps, natural toiletries prepared by their pharmacist, natural Kalymnos sponges, Coco-Mat bedding, traditional breakfast from local suppliers, and offering hiking trips all add to this property’s green profile.

Tinos

Often overlooked by foreign travellers, Tinos has much to offer to the adventurous eco-traveller. The Greeks see it mostly as a religious island for pilgrimage, made popular by Panagia Tinou (Virgin Mary of Tinos). Yet Tinos is about unique Cycladic architecture, many picturesque towns with cobblestone streets that are now sparsely populated, secluded beaches, walking paths, famed pigeon hotels, windmills and eclectic nature. The island boasts spectacular natural landscapes to delight in and explore, including some protected regions such as the wetlands of Kolymbithra and the region of Tsiknias, which falls under the network Natura 2000.

This is the third largest island of the Cyclades, spread over 197 square kilometres and home to 8000 people. A mix of valleys and mountains surround its 64 different villages (some abandoned) and main town, which is more like an idyllic museum.

The main town, known as Hora, offers some magnificent houses with gardens, stunning churches and lovely cafes. The food all around is nothing short of delicious, while the patisseries are known for their almond-based sweets among others.

The road leads to the picturesque fishing village of Panormos, with its houses being amphitheatrically built on the slopes around the bay. In Panormos you will also find a cave with stalactites and stalagmites with iridescent phenomena caused by the very little light that enters in.

There is also an artistic side to the island, as many Greek sculptors and painters of the last two centuries have come from Tinos. These include Chalepas, Filippotis, Gyzis, Lytras and Sochos to name a few. Giannoulis Chalepas is considered the most important Greek sculptor in modern times, hailing from Pirgos, one of the most beautiful villages on the island. In this vein, the Museum of Artists of Tinos in Pirgos is worth a visit. A visit to Pirgos will definitely unveil the island's artistic ambiance, particularly through its marble sculptures and architecture (door frames, fountain, town square and more).

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What a fantastic initiative that the people of Crossroads Inn have taken! They’ve transformed abandoned houses of a forgotten village on Tinos Island into an eco-paradise.

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