Patmos Excursions

Patmos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Patmos, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

Famous for its religious past, Patmos is the island where Saint John the Theologian wrote the Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse). Today, this mountainous island and its small coves attract sun lovers who wish to dive in its crystalline waters.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Patmos: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Patmos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Patmos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Patmos.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Patmos Town or Chora

Location: 4,5 km south of Patmos main harbor, Scala
Description: The beautiful scenery created by the traditional architecture gets even more attractive with the narrow alleys, the lovely snow-white chapels and the flowered courtyards.
Nearest beach: Grikos

Town of Patmos

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:: Monastery of St. John the Theologian

Location: On the hill above Chora
Description: The most significant cultural and religious centre on the island which is visible from every part of the island

Monastery of St. John the Theologian

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:: Skala village

Location: 4.5 km north from Patmos town
Description: Skala is the main harbour of Patmos and the biggest and most populated settlement. New houses, hotels and enterprises have been constructed, following the growth of tourism.
Nearest beach: Skala

Skala village, Patmos

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:: Cave of the Apocalypse

Location: Located halfway between the Port of Patmos in Skala and Patmos Town
Description: This monastery has been built around the cave where Saint John had the divine Revelation, after which he wrote the Book of the Apocalypse.

Cave of the Apocalypse

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:: Psili Ammos Beach

Location: 10 km south of Patmos Town
Description: It is a picturesque cove with pure golden sand and sweeping dunes, shadowed by the many tamarisk trees. The waters are azure and crystalline. Naturists gather on its far south end.
Nearest village: Diakofti

Psili Ammos Beach, Patmos

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:: Kambos village

Location: Located 9 km north of Patmos town
Description: It is a lovely village full of greenery, with an enchanting beach. The whitewashed houses and narrow alleys of Kambos create very attractive sceneries.
Nearest beach: Lefkes

Kambos village

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:: The Patmian School

Location: Near the Cave of the Apocalypse
Description: The foundation of the Patmian School also referred to as the "General School of the Nation" was the most important event of the 18th century.

Patmian School

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:: Lefkes Beach

Location: 12 km northwest of Patmos town
Description: It is a very picturesque place, with sand and pebbles and crystalline waters, and is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Patmos.
Nearest village: Lefkes

Lefkes beach

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:: Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

Location: To the eastern side of Chora
Description: Zoodochos Pigi means “life giving source”. The Convent of Zoodochos Pigi, was founded by the monk Parthenios Pankosta, under the patriarch Timothy the 2nd and is located southwest of the big Monastery.

Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

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:: Surrounding Islets of Patmos

Location: Around the island
Description: Plenty of islets are surrounding the island of Patmos, such as Agathonisi and Arkoi. Small boats leaving from Skala are proposing daily excursions to some of those islets, giving the possibility to swim in the turquoise waters, lay down on the golden or white sand and walk among the pine-trees.

>> Info about: Surrounding Islets

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