Skala Patmos

Skala, Patmos: A Guide to the Port Town

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The Italian-era post office tower on the square in Skala, Patmos

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

Where to Stay in Patmos: Best Areas and Hotels

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A restored captain's mansion with arched loggia in Chora, Patmos

Deciding where to stay in Patmos means choosing between the convenience of the port at Skala. The atmosphere of hilltop Chora. The beaches of Grikos and Kampos, along with a scatter of quieter bays. The island is small, so nowhere is far from anything, but each area has its own character, and picking the right … Read more