When looking at the mass of Greek islands to place your bets on for sun, beaches where there are actually sunbeds free, and an evening meal for under £20, it can feel overwhelming. Let me throw another contender into the ring - Tinos.

Tinos, despite the name, is actually quite a large Greek island in the context of the Hellenic set. It is easily reachable from Athens with a short boat journey. A word of warning, leave plenty of time to get to your port, which will either be Rafina, Piraeus of Lavrio. The transfer is around two hours, and it can be very busy at peak times. This will likely set you back £20 to £50 depending on how far in advance you book.

On alighting the ferry you will make a short walk into Tinos old town and instantly find yourself weaving through cobbled back streets.

Antilalos is the perfect first stop off; this three-storey bookshop also sells coffee and cake like any classic British tea room.

Further on you will find hosts of bustling bars and restaurants and brunch spots serving full English breakfasts, Greek classics and fresh fruit. Mikros serves pancakes, cooked breakfasts and coffees for an easy £8 a head.

On the biggest beach near the town, Agios Fokas - a long stretch of light sand and crystal clear waters - you have two main beach bar options.

Both are similar in price, serving beers from £3. Agios Fokas beach bar is a more lively option whereas Sagredo seaside is slightly quieter with excellent service, just a little further down the road.

Even in August, there is plenty of space on this main beach and you can see the neighbouring island, Andros, in the distance.

One thing to note about Tinos is the wind - do not be fooled by this and make sure to get some shade and wear your SPF to avoid any sunburned evenings.

Wandering through the town at night you will be hard pressed to find a place that does not deliver a cheap, delicious evening meal.

But there are some stand outs; one is Botilia. Apart from anything else, this feels tucked away from the main strip. It has a beautiful cobbled painted floor and the chairs and tables spill out into the street.

Each table has a beautiful mosaic scene on top of it, accompanied by a bright cobalt blue chair. The seafood is a standout in this restaurant and the sardines were delicious with a twist of lemon.

They also do a delicious whipped feta dish, grilled halloumi and fresh bread - and, of course, everything is drenched in a delicious olive oil.

Nissos, the local beer pairs perfectly with any seafood dish, and you can rest assured the fish will have been caught that day.

Myrtilo Bistro is also highly rated and has a very similar offering but make sure to book because it fills up quickly. For a beach view, opt for Ostria, which feels more like a classic Greek taverna and provides stunning views of the sun setting over the sea.