Municipality of Tinos

Municipality of Tinos

Tinos belongs to the island complex of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. With a coastline length of 114 km, it is the third largest island in the Cyclades and is characterized by its mountainous terrain. According to the 2021 census, it has 8,934 permanent residents, while during the summer period it attracts significant tourist flows.

The island has two active ports in Chora, which contribute to the commercial, passenger, maritime, tourist, and fishing activities of the island. Additionally, there are two fishing associations active on the island.

Prefecture : South Aegean
Population : 8.934
Member since : 2023
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Practices for the marine environment

The Municipality of Tinos is a founding member of the network and has implemented the following practices for the conservation of the marine ecosystem:

  • 1 Marine Litter Collection Station at the old port of Tinos that has contributed to the collection of 29,050 pieces of recyclable materials and 2,340kg of fishing gear (2020-2023)
  • 1 pilot program
  • 4 widespread initiatives including underwater and coastal clean-ups
  • 2 research programs that included sampling and analysis of seabed sediments and microplastics
  • 1 Blue Flag in 2023 for the Ag. Fokas/Marathia beach