A small island, but very famous among tourists from all over the world, not only for its crystalline sea but also for a religious legend.
where to live later board? One of the most idyllic places of Europe it certainly is Patmos, a secret island well guarded by the international jet-set.
This small island of Aegean Sea, but not little known for it, in fact it is one of the most famous Greek islands, not only for the beauty of its sea and its beaches but also for a religious legend.
Located west of the Arkoí and Lisso islands, in the Sporadic southerners, Patmos It is only 34 square kilometers and is characterized by very steep coasts with small beaches, some of which can only be reached on foot or by boat.
In addition to its natural beauty, the island also offers glimpses of history thanks to its numerous monasteries and churches of great historical and religious importance. It is said, in fact, that here Saint John I had a vision and wrote the Apocalypse inside a cave on the island, that's why Patmos It is also called "Aegean Jerusalem".
And for this reason, the island that is part of the archipelago of Dodecanese, is impregnated with faith and devotion. But in addition toreligious atmosphere the island is very mundane and tourist, frequented by many young people especially in the summer months.
Chora, made of picturesque traditional white houses and with imposing buildings that seem to belong to a timeless era, it is the capital of the island. Remarkable architectural interest, the town is a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the few medieval settlements in Greece that has retained its character uninterruptedly since XXII century.
Skala is the capital of Patmos, the largest city on the island. It is characterized by a charming marina with numerous restaurants and various types of shops and workshops. For entertainment and nightlife, there are bars, clubs, discos.
Among the most famous and popular beaches on the island are: cambos, melon, Lambi e Agriolivadi. These beautiful coasts bathed by crystalline waters They are surrounded by vegetation rich in trees of different shades.
Reach Patmos you have to reach Athens o Kos and from here take a ferry to the island.
