See & do
Villages, monasteries and the places that make the island
Culture · Chora
Cave of the Apocalypse
Where Saint John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Quiet and powerful.
Must-seeVillage · Chora
Chora
The hilltop capital around the monastery: cobbled lanes, 17th-century houses, windmills.
Culture · Chora
FavouriteEvangelismos Monastery
The “women’s monastery”, a place apart. Go in the morning and double-check the opening hours.
Village · Grikos
Grikos
A fishing village turned seaside resort, on a sheltered bay.
Village · Kampos
Kampos
Orchards, pines and olive trees: the island's green north.
Village · Kastelli
Kastelli
The sunset spot, a twenty-minute walk from Skala.
Village · Lefkes
Lefkes
A quiet little hamlet inland.
Must-seeCulture · Chora
Monastery of Saint John
The fortress watching over the island since the 11th century, a UNESCO site. With a view over all of Patmos.
Village · Skala
Skala
The island port: where you arrive, have dinner and end the night.