Patmos Island Travel
Patmos Overview
Patmos Island, the most religious Greek Island, is located in the Aegean Sea, one of the northernmost and a small island of Dodecanese complex. The climate of the Patmos is mild Mediterranean and has lots of sunny days throughout the year. The peak season in the island is during the months of July and August.
Patmos Main Attractions
The famous attractions of Patmos are the very attractive and beautiful beaches. Most of them are located at the eastern coast of the island. Secluded coves and calm pebbled or sandy beaches can be found as well as various organized beaches proposing all kind of rentals and facilities. The water temperature is quite high in many months making it possible to enjoy the beaches even during the off season.
Other attractions of the island are villages that embrace the Patmos architecture. The villages of Patmos consist of traditional settlements as well as coastal tourist resorts that match perfectly with the picturesque alternate landscape of the island with the small plains, the valleys and the low hills contrasting to the deep blue of the Aegean Sea and the sky. The amazing architecture of the island is traditional Dodecanese that reminds you of the Cycladic architecture.
Patmos Activities
Patmos offers different activities. Famous for its religious past, Patmos is the island where Saint John the Theologian wrote the Book of Revelations (The Apocalypse). Today, this mountainous island and its small coves attract sun lovers who wish to dive in its crystalline waters. You can enjoy different water activities and sports all around the island. Have a day relaxing by the beach, have full adrenaline rush doing windsurfing, surfing, sailing and scuba diving.
Patmos Accommodation & Dining
Patmos accommodations are not hard to find. Patmos hotels can be found in the main port of the island. They are newly built hotels in Patmos, accommodation and have every needed facility for pleasant and comfortable vacation. Other accommodations like rooms, apartments and studios for rent as well as family owned are also available in the picturesque villages scattered around Patmos. Restaurants in Patmos are the best ones for fine dining. Home-made dishes are served to provide delightful touches rich with gastronomical pleasures. Variety of Greek delicacies is made fresh just hour or even minutes before they are served. You can never get hungry in Patmos.
Patmos Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife in Patmos is different. It is not that exciting and intense due to Monastery of Saint John, which keeps the nightlife low. Nevertheless, a few bars and dancing bars can be found in some towns and in beach resorts. These bars offer great exciting night together with live Greek music and dance performances. Shopping is also different. There are various pastry shops scattered around the island of Patmos, giving possibility to taste the excellent local sweets. Tourist shops come with large numbers in the island. There are also many jewelry shops in the island.
Getting To & Around Patmos
You can reach the Patmos Island by ferries. Ferries connect Patmos to the Athens mainland and other Aegean Islands like Rhodes, Kos and Leros. The nearest airport to the island is in the islands of Rhodes, Kos and Leros. From these islands, you can have a ferry ride to the island.
