Hiking in Patmos is a rewarding way to see the quieter, wilder side of this small holy island. Following old stone monopatia and marked trails between the towns, monasteries, chapels and remote beaches. A network of eight waymarked routes, most of them gentle, links the pilgrims’ path from Skala to Chora with coastal walks, hilltop … Read more
The best time to visit Patmos is the shoulder season of late spring and early autumn, when the weather is warm and settled. The sea is swimmable. The island is lively without the crowds and prices of high summer. Patmos enjoys a classic Aegean climate of hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters, so the … Read more
Skala is the port and main town of Patmos, the lively, low-rise hub where every ferry and cruise tender arrives. Set around a sheltered natural harbour beneath the hill of Kastelli. Comfortable, central and welcoming, it is where most visitors are based, with the widest choice of hotels. Tavernas and shops on the island and … Read more
Getting to Patmos takes a little planning, because the island has no airport and can be reached only by sea. Most visitors either take an overnight ferry from Piraeus, the port of Athens. Or fly to a neighbouring island such as Kos or Samos and connect by a short catamaran. Regular ferries also link Patmos … Read more
Some of the best experiences in Patmos happen on the water. The greater part of the island’s finest coast, its hidden coves, clear-water inlets and offshore islets, can only be reached by sea. A boat trip is one of the most rewarding things to do here. Whether a short half-day cruise, a full-day private charter, … Read more
The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse are the spiritual heart of Patmos and the reason the island is known across the Christian world. Together with the medieval town of Chora that surrounds them, they form a single UNESCO World Heritage Site. A fortress-like monastery of the 11th century … Read more
Choosing between Milos and Patmos pits volcanic Cycladic beaches against the sacred, serene character of a holy Dodecanese island. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. This comparison is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, the vibe, the access and which island suits … Read more