Patmos is world famous as the island where Saint John was inspired and wrote the Apocalypse, this mysterious book of Christianity. In fact, the Monastery of Saint John and the Cave of Apocalypse are the most important sights in Patmos Greece. Thousands of pilgrims come to Patmos every year to visit these two religious monuments that are so connected to this island with the spiritual vibes. Due to this spirituality, festivals of religious music and other events are organized there in summer in an effort to connect Patmos with its past.
The island of Patmos is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the Dodecanese islands group. The most important sightseeing of Patmos island, part of the Dodecanese islands, is the Monastery of Saint John, located on top of a hill above Chora. This monastery is surrounded by walls and looks like a fortress. In the middle way between Chora and Skala, the two main villages of Patmos, there is the Cave of Apocalypse, where according to tradition Apostle John was inspired the Book of Revelation. Many other monasteries can be found around the island, a place with intense religious character and long history. The most picturesque village is Chora, with white houses, paved paths and great view to the Aegean Sea. Skala is also a nice place with many tourist facilities and restaurants. Due to the port, Skala is the busiest spot of the island. Very nice beaches are located on the northern side of the island, such as Agriolivado and Livadi Geranou, which are also organized. The rest of the beaches are secluded and perfect for privacy. Located north of Leros, Patmos island can be combined for holidays with other islands of Dodecanese, like Kalymnos, Leros and Kos. Patmos is also a frequent stop for cruise ships to Kusadasi and Ephesus.
Most hotels in Patmos are found in Skala, the main port of the island where most tourist activity is concentrated. Many peaceful hotels and traditional apartments are found close to the port, providing good access to the well-organized tourist facilities of Skala. More secluded places to stay during your Patmos holidays are the beaches of Livadi Geranou, Kambos, Sapsila and Grikos. Few luxurious resorts have opened over the last years on the island with large pools, gyms and spa therapies.