Welcome to the tourist guide of Patmos
Patmos is the northernmost island of the Dodecanese complex and lies at a distance of 158 nautical miles from the port of Piraeus. The harmonious succession of its rocky hills, peaceful valleys and green meadows run down to a scene of beautiful lacy beaches, bays, natural harbours and capes. The amazing blue water surrounding it is dotted by many small isles. The most striking feature of the landscape is its tranquillity, which, combined with the remarkable historical sites, the famous Aegean sunlight and the pleasant Mediterranean climate, offers unique vacations.
Skala is the port of the island and its biggest settlement, full of life day and night. A variety of restaurants, traditional taverns, modern cafes and clubs, as well as numerous shops, is there for the visitor, as here lies the center of the action of Patmos. Skala offers bus, taxi or small boat connections with the rest of the island and it is also the departure point of excursions to the surrounding islands.
An uphill road and an old picturesque steep path connect Skala, at sea level, with Chora, the island's capital, a medieval settlement surrounding the historical Monastery of St. John at the top of a hill. Chora's architecture is unique, with century-old white mansions and houses in the traditional Aegean style, clustered in this picturesquely chaotic manner, narrow streets filled with the air of times past, and a number of atmospheric bars, traditional restaurants and stylish shops. No vehicles are allowed in the settlement, something that largely contributes to the tranquillity of the place.
Accommodation suggestions
![Alykes Studios](/media/acommodations/82/main_image.jpg)
Alykes Studios
Email: stellagrylli@hotmail.com
Phone : +30 2247032790
Phone 2: +30 6944963155
Fax: +30 2247032302
Diakofti, Patmos island P.C.85500 Greece
![Katina Rooms](/media/acommodations/64/main_image.jpg)
Katina Rooms
Email: katinab@otenet.gr
Phone : +30 2247031327
Phone 2: +30 6973417241
Fax: +30 2247031327
Skala, Patmos, P.C.85500, Dodekanhsa, Greece
![Optasia Apartments](/media/acommodations/81/main_image.jpg)
Optasia Apartments
Email: optasiapatmos@hotmail.com
Phone : +30 2247031142
Phone 2: +30 6976646521
Fax: +30 2247031142
Skala, Patmos P.C. 85500 Dodekanisa, Greece
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Accommodation suggestions
![Alykes Studios Alykes Studios](/media/acommodations/82/main_image.jpg)
![Optasia Apartments Optasia Apartments](/media/acommodations/81/main_image.jpg)
Sights
![Monastery of Saint John the Theologian Monastery of Saint John the Theologian](/media/monuments/15/15.jpg)
![Holy Cave of the Apocalypse Holy Cave of the Apocalypse](/media/monuments/11/11.jpg)
![The Windmills of Patmos The Windmills of Patmos](/media/monuments/21/21.jpg)
![Archaeological site of Kastelli Archaeological site of Kastelli](/media/monuments/22/22.jpg)
Areas
![Skala Skala](/img/blank.jpg)
![grikos grikos](/img/blank.jpg)
![Chora Chora](/img/blank.jpg)
![Kampos Kampos](/img/blank.jpg)