ECOFRIENDLY TOURIST DESTINATION
At Tinos Eco Lodge, our goal is to offer a stay for the consious traveller in harmony with the island’s natural resources. Located in a quiet, secluded area, surrounded by stone-walled terraces, our lodges are built to respect and blend with Tinos’ raw nature and its unique, handcrafted agricultural heritage. Built out of stone collected from our own land by master Tinian stone masons, our lodges are fully off-grid, powered by the sun. We treat water as a precious resource, collecting rainfall and recycling wastewater to nourish our gardens and organic vegetables. We believe in taking an active role in our local environment and minimizing waste wherever possible. Here, our guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with a minimal footprint, experiencing firsthand how simple, thoughtful solutions can reduce our impact on the environment.
The big stone house
With two private terraces, a large garden in front and a magnificent view of the sea, the big stone house is 65sqm with another 150 sqm outside space. It has two separate bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The kitchen has a bed size sofa which provides enough space for another person to sleep on comfortably. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven, fridge and all necessary utensils to cook and prepare meals. There is one bathroom with shower, as well as some basic essentials such as natural soaps. The kitchen opens onto a big terrace in the front of the house with a garden area, sofas and a dining table. A bit higher up a chill out terrace with hammock and sez longs can be accessed also from the bedroom. There is a private parking space outside the yard of the house.
The small stone house
The small stone house has two private terraces, and has direct access to a garden with trees and a sitting area under a mulberry tree. It has an inside area of 45sqm and an outside more than 150sqm. It has a private parking space right outside the yard entrance. It has one bedroom with a double bed and a kitchen bed size sofa which is big enough for another person to sleep on or to provide space for two kids. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven, fridge and all the necessary utensils to cook and prepare food. There is one bathroom with shower, as well as some basic essentials such as natural soaps. The kitchen opens onto a terrace with garden sofas and dining table. The front terrace of the house looking east gives great views of the Aegean sea and the sunrise right through the bedroom window!
The little stone stable
The Keli is a project very dear to us, it is the transformation of a more than 150 year old agricultural building into a suggestion of modest living. It is situated at the upper corner of our plot and features a very detached private setting. Sitting at the terrace you can enjoy the island landscape, the view to the sea and the peace and quiet of nature. The house atmosphere is warm; it is designed to be comfortable, light and sunny, and has a fully equipped kitchen.The keli has its own system of rainwater collection, filtration of waste water through a reedbed system and reuse of water for irrigation, closing the loop of the water cycle. It has a state of the art dry compost toilet minimizing even more water consumption. It is a fully eco choice and an alternative experience worth to live.
“A stay at Tinos Eco Lodge is an opportunity to slow down and truly unwind. From your east-facing terrace, you can watch the sun rise over the Aegean, with the silhouettes of Mykonos and Ikaria on the horizon. For those who love the sea, the beautiful beaches of Santa Margarita and Lychnaftia are just 1.5 km away—a scenic 30-minute walk through the local landscape.”
ECO CONCEPT
We believe that decentralized solutions are more sustainable and efficient in a landscape like ours. By managing our own power, water, and waste, as well as growing our food, we provide a cleaner, more independent alternative to traditional housing—perfectly suited to the nature of Tinos. In urban areas, centralized utilities make sense, but in the quiet seclusion of our plot, an off-grid system was the obvious choice.
We implemented: power supply; rain water collection; rain water storage; rain water to fresh water; waste water treatment; composting human manure; use of treated waste water for non-edible plants and trees; natural light design and solar thermal design.
All these different elements come together to create a highly sustainable infrastructure for modern living.
Electric Power
Photovoltaic system and wind generator. The combination of the two different power sources is ideal because of the varying strength of wind and solar radiation throughout the year. Read More
Water
At the Lodges, using the terraces and roofs as well as a big cistern, we can collect and store enough rainwater to supply the needs for 6-8 people through the 4 completely dry summer months. Read More
Solar thermal design
We kept some basic guidelines in mind while designing the houses and the landscape. Read More
Reed-bed system for sewage treatment
The reed-bed system is very effective in coping with usage fluctuation. The purification power is so high it is one of the few systems that allows you to reuse the treated water and it can be designed to be a beautiful part of the garden. Read More
The Organic Garden
The Ecolodge is surrounded by wild nature and is adjacent to one of the island’s rare oak forests. Our plot is dotted with olive, mulberry and oak trees, providing natural shade throughout the season. We follow permaculture principles, using local seeds to grow vegetables and herbs—like thyme, sage, and capers—that are naturally suited to the Tinian climate.
Guests are welcome to harvest organic produce directly from our vegetable garden, greenhouse, and vineyard. We also supply local restaurants and our own houses with weekly veggie boxes. Everything we produce—from our olives and jams to our own raki—is grown with respect for the land and a passion for local flavors.
Impressions from our veggie gardens
Tomato installation 
Summer garden 
Greenhouse 
Summer Tomatoes 
Veggie boxes delivery 
Veggie garden in winter 
Cauliflowers in the winter garden 
Micro greens 
Baby asian mustard leaves 
Cabbages in winter 
Red Giant mustard 
Greenhouse in summer 
Autumn garden 
Mustard leaves in the garden 
Greenhouse in summer
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summer vegetables
tomatoes
cucumbers
eggplants
zucchini
peppers
parsley
artichokes -
winter vegetables
lettuce
cabbage
broccoli
cauliflower
spring onions
beetroot
carrots
spinach
rocket -
trees & bushes
olive trees
fig trees
mulberries
capers
prickly pear
grapevine
lemon trees
almond trees
pomegranate trees
apricot trees
mandarin trees -
herbs
oregano
lavender
throubi (savory)
sage
rosemary
thyme
marjoram…
NEWS
Yoga retreat at Tinos Ecolodge, June 2025
Yoga Retreat in Tinos
finding balance & letting go
20-23 June, 2025 read more
Certified PDC 2026
We are excited to announce the Spring PDC from 23 May to 6 June 2026 that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge welcoming again Peter Cow from England and assistant teachers Elena Symeonidou and Nicolas Bedau from Greece. Early bird prices until the 31 of January!! read more
Why do I like teaching permaculture in Tinos Ecolodge since 2019
I’ve taught Permaculture in many places – on a Jamaican sugar cane plantation, in the docks in Sweden, the moors of England, and many venues around Southern Europe. read more
Volunteer places 2026
Volunteer places for 2025. A life learning experience about agrotourism, permaculture, living off grid, living in nature, market gardening, stone building and sustainable tourism. 1 month min stay. Volunteers needed between May and end September. read more
Permaculture Design Course May 2025
24 May– 7 June. Join us for the 10th PDC that will be hosted in Tinos Ecolodge next spring!
Led by Peter Cow, Elena Symeonidou and Nicolas Bedau. Early bird prices until 31 January. Special Price for Greek participants!! read more
Design of the water loop in the little stone stable
Design of the water loop in the little stone stable. How to integrate rainwater collection, grey water reuse, construction of reedbed and compost toilets. read more