Patmos

In the Holy Island of Patmos, you can visit the cave where Evangelist John wrote the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse), monasteries, but also beaches.

A picture showing belfries on the island of Patmos.
photo: John Karakatsanis / CC BY-SA 2.0

Patmos Beaches

A photo showing the clear waters of the Psili Ammos Beach on Patmos island.
photo: Villa Sophia
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Psili Ammos Beach

About 2km away from civilization, a natural place to be. Psili Ammos means 'thin sand' and it's stunning. To get there, hike or get a boat.

Kampos Beach on the island of Patmos close to barren, rocky hills.
photo: Villa Sophia
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Kampos Beach

Kampos is the most vivid and cosmopolitan beach of Patmos. You will find rentals for various water sports, beach bars and restaurants.

A picture of the big rock (petra) located at the end of Petra Beach on Patmos.
photo: Kalogeropoulos / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Petra Beach

On Grikos bay, Petra was named after a huge boulder (that's what petra means) at the end of the beach. It's usually packed.

A panoramic picture of the Didymes (Twins) Beach on Patmos island.
photo: Villa Sophia
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Didimes (Twins) Beach

After a 15-minute hike, you arrive at two identical small-pebble bays. Not crowded, healing, natural. Seek shade under tamarisk trees.

A photo of Grikos on Patmos island - a restaurant on the beach and boats in the sea.
photo: Raki_Man / CC BY 3.0
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Grikos Beach

Grikos is a sand-and-pebbles beach in front of a hotel with several cafés and restaurants in its proximity. The bay is not too windy.

Patmos Attractions

A picture showing the walls of the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian over the buildings of Chora on Patmos.
photo: Valeria Casali / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Monastery «St. John the Theologian»

This Orthodox Christian monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visiting the exhibition, have a coffee enjoying the great view.

An image showing the three windmills of Patmos on a green hill.
photo: John Karakatsanis / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Windmills of Patmos

These windmills were operational until 1950 and the oldest of them was built in1688. It's excellent spot for a walk and pictures.

Entrance to the building that includes the Cave of the Apocalypse (Revelation) on Patmos.
photo: simonjenkins' photos / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Cave of the Apocalypse (Revelation)

According to theologians, this cave is where St John had visions that he recorded in his Book of Apocalypse (Revelation).

Patmos Why visit?

  • Chora and St John's Monastery figure on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
  • During the Roman times, it was an island of exile.
  • Exiled Evangelist John wrote his Gospel and Apocalypses in Patmos.

Patmos Settlements

A picture taken in one of the streets in the Chora of Patmos among the traditional buildings.
photo: Diakidou sophia
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Chora of Patmos

The capital of the island is a picturesque white-blue heaven with dreamy architecture, fresh air, and exceptional sunsets.

A huge cruise ship dwarves the settlement of Skala on Patmos island.
photo: Chris Vlachos / CC BY 3.0
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Skala

Patmos

In the island's only port, you can visit an ancient acropolis, as well as nearby beaches or join a boat trip to secluded beaches.

Patmos Festivals

Orthodox priests during the Easter celebrations on the island of Patmos.
photo: FB: Villa Patmos Netia

Easter in Patmos

Patmos offers a grandiose Easter experience in an atmosphere of spirituality and celebration that captivates visitors' hearts.

A choir in black clothing on the stage of the Patmos Sacred Music Festival.
photo: FB: Vicky Stylianou

Patmos Sacred Music Festival

Religious music festival known also as the "Divine Revelation of Music" that presents musical works inspired by the Christian Faith.

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