Welcome to
Patmos
Imagine an island with blue waters, unique beaches, secret coves, a landscape that is simultaneously wild and hospitable, with picturesque settlements and a Hora that you will not find anywhere else in the world. Now, throw this island into the pristine waters of the Aegean and get ready …to visit and discover the magic of Patmos. The island of the Apocalypse with its unique character and its hospitable inhabitants is, without a doubt, one of the most sought-after summer destinations waiting to be discovered.
In Patmos you can choose between a wide variety of accommodation, matching every aesthetic and every budget, the highlight of which are the traditional mansions situated in Hora, an area recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site. You will enjoy your food sitting at tables that are a breath away from the sea and you will taste the fresh fish and natural tastes of the local delicacies. But this is just the beginning. Being an island with rich history and an intense sense of religion, Patmos is creating an ideal amalgam, alluring even the most demanding visitors.
It is impressive how such a small, geographically, place is managing to encompass such different and diverse characters. If what you need is to rest and to flee, Patmos offers to be a top notch sanctuary. If on the other hand, you wish to socialize, the island and its people are waiting to greet you with open arms, they will make you feel as a part of a loving, familiar company. Finally, if you are a night owl, the island’s nightlife will grant you with what you truly desire, at the best quality possible.
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News, reviews and events in Patmos
News
Learn everything that is going on in Patmos and how to utilize the time of your stay in the best way possible. News, reviews and fun activities, breathtaking beaches, current events and everything that is new in restaurants, cafeterias and out top picks for what you can participate in, observe and experience on the island.
Events
The island hosts a wide range of events – traditional, artistic and religious- throughout the year. Some of the most popular are: the Maundry (the washing of the feet in christianity), the traditional fairs during the 15th of August, the international film festival, the passage of the sailing boat rally named “the Aegean Rally” etc.
What you can see and do in Patmos
What to do
There are plenty of things that you can participate in, which is contradicting the fact that the island is so small geographically. Always with calmness as its staple, stemming from its unique spirit, you can choose and enjoy a wide variety of activities. Water sports, hiking the old trails, tennis, biking, horse riding and daytrips to nearby islands where you find heaven on Earth.
What to see
The cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery in Hora, compose two of the most important attractions that you must visit, while the entire plantation of Hora is a landmark itself. The ruins of the ancient acropolis in Kasteli, the vineyard in Grikos, the gallery in Saint Levia, the rock of Kalikatsou in Petra and the boatyard are one of many points of interest around the island.
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Manage your stay
Patmos always had the favorable position of being situated in the Aegean, and therefore experiencing long periods of tranquility. This is its history.
Patmos has quite a number of attractions. Monasteries, unique manuscripts, large, traditional mansions and of course, insurmountable beauty which awaits you.
The fifteen primary beaches and the endless choices of small bays and coves will not leave you disappointed.
Patmos creates a sense of hospitality and the feeling of belonging which are the pillars of creating unforgettable days and nights.
Romance, luxury, adventure, seclusion or a mixture of it all? Patmos will provide you with everything you ever wished for.
Patmos is situated in the East Aegean and belongs to the Dodecanese. The way to approach the island is strictly by ferry.