What to do and see in Patmos, Greece: The Best Places and Tips

December 2, 2017 Myesha Cogley

Patmos (Greek: Πάτμος, pronounced [ˈpatmos]) is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea, most famous for being the location of both the vision of and the writing of the Christian Bible's Book of Revelation.
Restaurants in Patmos

1. Chora Patmos

Chora, 855 00, Greece
Excellent
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

Chora Patmos

Reviewed By Brian R - Aarhus, Denmark

Chora huddles at the feet of the magnifiscent Monastary of Saint John. Steep streets, narrow alleyways, quaint shops with everything from the ordinary tourists knick-knack to beautiful artisan work. There are very nice restaurants to be found, too, typically with the very simple and extremely tasty traditional Greek cuisine. The undisputed highlight of Chora must be the above mentioned Monastery, but there are so many surprising sights and views in this very old town.

2. Monastery of St. John

Greece 0247/31-234
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65%
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4.5 based on 518 reviews

Monastery of St. John

Massive stone monastery completed in the 11th century in honor of St. John the apostle.

Reviewed By cymopterus - Salt Lake City, Utah

It was founded in 1088 when the emperor in Constantinople gave the island of Patmos to a monk for the monastery. It is an amazing place overlooking the island. The old church has many interesting frescos and the museum has many treasures given to the monastery over its many years. My favorite was the purple codex, leaves of a 6th century gospel of Mark in Greek. My one disappointment was that the large library with many manuscripts was not open to the public. We took the bus from Skala and returned by bus after walking through Chora and to the windmills. A great morning.

3. Walking in Patmos

Patmos, 855 00, Greece +30 693 283 4707
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Walking in Patmos

Reviewed By babsorama6688 - Atlanta, Georgia

This is the one Greek island that stunned me. I grew up with the Bible, and I am familiar with The Book of Revelation. A desk generally is a desk, but this one had amazing history with it. Don't miss it.

4. Psili Ammos Beach

Greece
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Psili Ammos Beach

Reviewed By NicoMaxx - Hamburg, Germany

This beach is on the South part of Patmos island. Best sandy beach and if you are lucky you can even body surf when the waves swell up!

5. Cave of Apocalypse

Near Skala | Patmos, 855 00, Greece 0247/31-234
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4 based on 390 reviews

Cave of Apocalypse

A beautiful monastery built near the cave where St. John the apostle wrote the Book of Revelations.

Reviewed By lucycan - Minneapolis, MN

Some pretty significant history here. The place is well kept and a nice stop if you are on the island.

6. Windmills of Patmos

By the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian | Chora, 855 00, Greece +30 698 259 4112
Excellent
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Windmills of Patmos

Reviewed By 1TraveltheWorld - Alice Springs, Australia

The three windmills of Patmos are located just below the Chora.
There are beautiful views of Patmos, Skala, surrounding area and provide great photo opportunities.
They may not be as famous as the ones in Mykonos, but they are in better condition since their restoration in 2010.

7. Chapel of Profitis Ilias

Hora, 855 00, Greece
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Chapel of Profitis Ilias

Reviewed By Itaca I - Milan, Italy

If you can, just go eraly in the morning as soon as they open, as you can often find very big and noisy groups.

8. Nunnery of the Annuciation

Behind Khora, Skala 85500, Greece
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Nunnery of the Annuciation

Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Spectacular church and view, to visit this monestery, we must put a shirt on, and I must cover my shoulders; very quite and serene atmosphere; extraordinaire flora around, I saw a beautiful exotic flower; nice visit.

9. Agrio Livadi Beach

85500, Greece
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Agrio Livadi Beach

Reviewed By ChrisS74 - Geneva, Switzerland

This beach, hidden from the main touristic areas of Patmos is very nice and secluded. The water is beautiful and clean. The atmosphere really relaxed and quiet. At the end of the beach there is a nice Greek taverna where you can get a drink or something to eat. There are plenty of beach-chairs and sun-umbrellas. It seems to be a quiet meeting spot for locals at the end of the day.

10. Lampi Beach

Greece
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4 based on 7 reviews

Lampi Beach

Reviewed By Wabori - Milan, Italy

Tranquilla ma ventosa spiaggia di ciottoli.
All'estremo nord dell'isola, il mare è agitato e un po' freddino anche ad agosto.
Due taverne (di cui una più bar-ristorante con arredi morbidi e colorati) in cui pranzare molto bene.

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