Tiros consists of 4 main settlements, of which Ano Tiros, Sapounakeika and Melana are characterized as traditional with a total population of 2.600 residents.
Ano Tiros is built amphitheatrically having eastern and southern orientation and consists of about 120 two-floor houses, of an identical architectural style. Nowadays there are only a few old inhabitants, with their traditional occupations (small vegetable gardens, domestic animals and poultry, olive and locust trees), along with a lot of Athenians and Europeans who, attracted by the exceptional site and the beauty of the area, have bought and repaired, according to the traditional style, many of the old stone houses, using them as vacation residences.
The attracting poles are the beautiful mount Parnon, also called “botanical garden”, for its aromatic and pharmaceutical plants, one may easily gather, the wild fauna, mostly foxes and ferrets, one may meet within the settlements, the different birds, thrashes, robins, sparrows, blackbirds, partridges and turtledoves along with the migratory birds met by the lagoon of Moustos.
On the other hand, it is the wonderful sea and the easy access to many beaches for every taste. The mild climate of the area permits all outdoors activities, sea or mountain, all year long.
The seaside settlement, Paralia Tirou, assembles the financial activity of the Community and covers the daily needs of the inhabitants, whose occupations are farming, fishery, building activities, retail trade and tourism services. That’s where one may find mini markets, food stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars etc.
