Patmos is a charming, picturesque and tranquil island. It has a very salubrious climate and a clear atmosphere.Vegetation is rather limited but this in no way diminishes the picturesqueness of the island with its lacy coastline, its charming bays and its surrounding islets.

The island has 3000 inhabitants, who are divided among Hora, Skala, which is also the main port and Kampos.

Away from the flow of mass - tourism, Patmos is ideal for those looking for alternatives. The simultaneous presence of spirituality, wild untouched nature and 20th century tourism make it a unique place, making many visitors return again and again.

Hora
A medieval village around the Byzantine monastery of St.John.
This unique village with white houses in the typical Aegean style is the heart of Patmos attracting visitors from all over the world.
Chora is a small community in itself, with lots of charming little restaurants and bars, some exquisite shops and small grocery shops.
The village is connected with the rest of the island through regular bus transport and taxis or the old donkey path, which takes visitors down to the port in approximately 20 minutes.

Skala
Skala is the capital of Patmos and the biggest settlement on the island.
A charming little port with lots of authentic restaurants, Greek cafenions and shops of all kinds. Evening entertainment is offered through a variety of bars, clubs and open coffee shops.
All accommodations are mainly located at the quiet back part of Skala or along the sea front.
Regular bus transport & taxis connects Skala with all parts of the island and daily excursion boats offer day trips to various quiet beaches and other nearby islands.

Grikos
An idyllic fishing village, approximately 5 km from the port of Skala, located at the fascinating bay of Grikos with its mysterious rock `` Kallikatsou `` which used to house hermits for many centuries.
The old square offers a romantic view of colorful fishing boats and small taverns offering traditional food at all times of the day.
Secluded beaches with lots of shady trees and sun-beds with umbrellas in some parts, is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday.
Water-sports are offered for those who seek sportive pleasures.
Grikos is connected with all parts of the island through regular bus transport & taxis or old paths leading to Chora and Skala.

Kampos
A rural village approximately 5.5 Km from Skala located at a beautiful sandbay with lovely white houses in the Aegean style.
An unspoiled piece of nature where fishers and farmers are your next door neighbours.
The village square as well as the beach offer a variety of good taverns and a small grocery shop supplies you with whatever is needed.
Shady trees and sun-beds on the beach give the visitor any comfort required and water-sports facilities are available for those who need some physical activity.
Kampos is connected with Skala through regular bus transport & taxis throughout the day.

How to reach Patmos

By ship from Piraeus
Information : Piraeus port police, Phone: 210/4226000
From Rodes
Information : Rodes port police, Phone: 22410/22220

By aeroplane from Athens
From the nearby islands : Leros,Kos,Samos
Information : Olympic Airways, Athens Phone : 210/9267203, 9267174
Infrormation : Olympic Airways Patmos Apollon Travel Phone : 34105-34106

Usefull Phone Numbers

Area Code: 22470
Police Department: 31303
Hospital : 31211, 32669
Tourist Information:31666
Municipal Office: 31235
Olympic Airways: 34105
Taxi Stationί : 31225
Port Police: 31231, 34131
Monastery : 31398, 31234, 31276, 31030, 31223
Zoodochos Pigi Monastery: 31991
Eyagelismos : 31276
Apocalypse Sacred Grotto: 31234
Pharmacy : 31500
Veterinarian : 23642
Customs Office: 31312

Things to buy
Local Sweet
Handmade Jewelry
Famous Cheese Pie

Agencies

Apollon Travel : 34105,31724, 34106
Astoria Travel : 31205, 31208,32508
Travel Point : 32801-fax 32802

Strintzis Lines - Blue Star Ferries: 34105,31724

DANE Sea Lines : 31314-fax: 31685

G. A. Ferries: 33133-fax : 31643