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

January 26, 2018 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in Skala, Greece including Chora Patmos, Tourlou, Monastery of St. John, Nunnery of the Annuciation, Walking in Patmos, Moto Leo, Psili Ammos Beach, Giannis Kalogeropoulos Jewel, Cave of Apocalypse, Moto Rent Faros.
Restaurants in Skala

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. Tourlou

Skala, Greece +30 2247 034280
Excellent
84%
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5 based on 25 reviews

Tourlou

Tourlou is food wich contains almost every material that you can find in your fridge.So our litlle jewellery shop is based on this idea. We (try to) blend materials, sounds, techniques, ideas and colours to puzzle our pieces.Inspired by the envirnoment of islet of Patmos -where we live- our quote is : Cache your dreams to make them happen.

Reviewed By Corrado d - La magdeleine

Forget the usual souvenir shop selling the same items of other hundred shops! Here you find only unique objects: earrings, broches, necklaces, rings are a joy to admire. Simple materials are exploited in fantastic ways to create small joys. We fell in love with colourful fishes made with painted paper and hanging from the roof with big eyes: impossible to resist, we got four of them. A regret? Yes, to not have bought the gorgeous, majestic octopus displaced in the window: he will make happy another customer!

3. Monastery of St. John

Greece 0247/31-234
Excellent
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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.

4. Nunnery of the Annuciation

Behind Khora, Skala 85500, Greece
Excellent
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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.

5. 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.

6. Moto Leo

Skala 85500, Greece +30 697 532 5462
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5 based on 15 reviews

Moto Leo

Reviewed By KMN04 - Mold, United Kingdom

Old fashioned service with a smile. Hired a ATV from Moto Leo and it could not have been simpler and good value for money. A great way to see the island. The shop is a couple of minutes walk from the port up the road that leads to the fort.
Look out for Alex the "port dog" in Skala

7. Psili Ammos Beach

Greece
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72%
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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!

8. Giannis Kalogeropoulos Jewel

Ag. Ioannis, Skala 855 00, Greece +30 2247 110100
Excellent
78%
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15%
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7%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Giannis Kalogeropoulos Jewel

Reviewed By susannaofpatmos - New York City, New York

This marvelous shop is filled with both traditional and modern jewels which are very well priced. Beautiful rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings--fantastic gifts!

9. Cave of Apocalypse

Near Skala | Patmos, 855 00, Greece 0247/31-234
Excellent
56%
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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.

10. Moto Rent Faros

Main road, Skala 85500, Greece +30 2247 034400
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Moto Rent Faros

Reviewed By Scott S - Ohio

I visited Patmos with 2 other friends to experience the amazing island where St. John received the Revelation of of Jesus Christ. Just a few hundred yards from the ferry landing is Faros Scooter Rental, and believe me, scooters are THE BEST way to see this incredible island! The roads are very smooth and well-maintained, and there are breathtaking views at nearly every turn. Faros Rental was one of our first stops, and for an incredibly reasonable price, we had our own reliable transportation for the three days we stayed on the island. What an experience! I can't wait to get back with my wife, and when we come, the first place we'll be stopping is the smiling, helpful, and hospitable people at Faros! Thanks for making our experience on Patmos so memorable!

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