walking in patmos

I think that even if you are not an experienced walker you should try it (just be patient and prepared. My girlfriend wasn't :D) . Take plenty of water with you and keep an eye for snakes (on footpaths).Small distances, very few trees and hot weather.Afterwards you can swim and there is always the bus with most kind and polite drivers in Greece and Pink Floyd as background music on the bus ( from the driver).Where on earth does this happen on public transportation? I was blown away!!!

This site can be reached on foot. No charge to visit this site. I don't recommend it for people who have difficulty in walking as you have to go down steps to reach this site. The room is not very large . It has been said that God talked to Apostle John through the wind.

We visited Patmos in early october and were blessed with the most perfect weather: 14 days of azure skies and no rain! My wife and I are adventurous walkers and we seek out holidays with that potential plus relaxation, sunshine, swiming, eating, etc. We purchased our walking map in the newsagent on the main square in Skala and planned a different walk each day. The footpaths were re-assessed in 2013 and many have new-ish signs at regular intervals to guide you. There are some challenging routes on the north coast and across the southern most part of the island where you need to look for next sign or caign to ensure that you do not veer off onto a goat track. Always take plenty of water and proper shoes with good soles. You will be rewarded with some breath-taking views and splendid isolation other than the walks from Skala to Chora. Our favourites were the coastal paths where you can discover deserted coves with stoney beaches. We only saw 1 live snake which immediately retreated without incident. The people on Patmos are very friendly and helpful if you asked for directions. We had a thoroughly enjoyable vacation!

This is not for people who are looking for a nightlife scene. It is a beautiful island with a more authentic feel. We ate at tavernas and small restaurants. The island was lovely, but small. There is not much to sightsee. If you are looking for quiet beaches, no crowds, this island is perfect. I would suggest pairing it with one other island.

Walking here was wonderful. We finally made it to Patmos after years of planning and it was not at all anticlimatic. We suggest renting an aprtment or a home up in Chora. Timing your stay to be around Easter will result in added value, but be sure to also find some quiet shoulder season time here as well. Seek out Canadian acoustic guitarist Don Ross' oh-so evocative instrumental masterpiece, 'Patmos' to stoke your senses. I would not stay in Skala. Walking right out your own door for a starry night stroll is part of the draw here. Patmos features plenty of old-world charm, Full moon nights here can be special. Famous folks have bought here. The list goes on. We rented a little house that actor John Malkovitch and his wife had rented just before us. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, the Agha Khan, Bowie, Bono and the diplomat Mr. Negroponte apparently own homes here, which they visit for brief periods in summer. It seems that Kim Basinger was buying the week we were there. Normally I wouldn't name drop this way and the fact that the stars come repeatedly to a location might in many cases cause us to stay away. But in this case it is different. Many of the aforementioned have credentials that qualify them as grecofiles. Satisfaction guaranteed on this serene island. If you don't benefit from your stay here, then you should probably stay home. I am done. the end.

Such a beautiful little Island with tiny streets and shops, very laid back Island, one of my favorite spots for holidays

One must remember that our visit was in August. With temperatures approaching 100 degrees F, I would not recommend walking anywhere during the daytime. However, at night, walking around the seaport was very pleasant. The shops had the usual tourist merchandise, but every once in a while you came across something really unique. Even months later, we still talk about our evening walks thru Patmos. Very relaxing and very scenic.

I wanted to travel to Greece for our family vacation in 2013, so I started looking at the question: where. Wow. Literally hundreds of islands to choose from, or maybe I should just keep it simple and stay on the mainland. Nope. No way I was not getting on a boat. After a few weeks, I narrowed it down to my top 10 islands. They all had advantages. All gorgeous. All easily accessible, to a degree. But a few separated themselves. I had 2 teenagers. lol. That changes everything. Can't be bored for a minute.There were a few islands I dissed because of their huge popularity. Sure, lots to do on Mykonos or Santorini, but come on. Crowds are not my thing. I enjoy mingling/living with locals, not tourists, for any extended stays beyond 2 weeks. I frequently will settle in one spot for a month. So I had to look a little bit deeper.Patmos. Yep. Patmos. No airport. Win. Beautiful land, beautiful water. Large enough to prevent any kind of boredom from rising it's ugly head from teenagers, Several smaller villages to visit. The main town of Chora has Vespa rentals, restaurants, shops, and places to watch the boats, and of course, the history. I decided on a VRBO home near the monastery on top of the highest point. Most photos on Google seem to originate from up there, just outside a small, but fantastic restaurant. And the only Wi-Fi hotspot. lol. And of course, quick boat trips to other surrounding islands, and to one of my favorite places in the world, Ephesus, Turkey. History. Nice.I would choose Patmos again, and again. Sure we stayed in Athens for several days before catching our flight home, being sure that time was not an issue returning from Patmos. But the combination of miles and miles of roads, not all paved, for our Vespa rides, many beaches to choose from, great food choices, and the spectacular scenery every night. The weather late May was a bit overcast, which is great for photographing the monastery, but as soon as we turned the calendar over to June, dry, low humidity blue skies were the everyday norm. Yep, Patmos.

Loved the feeling of being outdoors in the brilliant sunshine and feeling the heat of the sun on our faces as we walked from bay to bay. The walk up to the Monastery of St John was strenuous but fantastic.Take plenty of water with you though as its thirst quenching work.There's always a friendly person to give you directions.

We came on a cruise ship and wandered around for a few hours, yes there was a visit to the monastery, but we were happy just meandering around and enjoying the island. Just go and chill!

lots of walks around patmos - beautiful views around the bays and harbour, through wildflower covered hills, up along the cobbled paths to the monastery of St John and Cave of the Apocalypse.

Chora, Patmos is one of the best island villages you could walk around in. Walls are bright white and they allow the colorful flowers to show themselves. The small houses host beautiful gardens. Food is being prepared and you can smell it pasing by the kitchens. The extremely narrow streets create a spectacular maze which climbs up the hill where you find yourself under the great walls of the monastery/castle. People are kind and helpful. Chora is much different than the rest of the silands in Dodekanese and it reminds you of the Cyclades "Chora's". Don't miss it.

We took the opportunity to walk in Patmos. Many lovely sights you just don't want to miss. You won't need a lot of time...a few hours are all that is needed including gift shopping. The streets are clean and some of the small whitewashed shops offer unique handcrafted items. The windmills are a 'trip' in themselves and a must see!

We always wanted to see this island where the book of Revelation was penned! It is dominated by religious buildings that are interesting but really do not add anything as all are supposed locations, nevertheless worth seeing...... A short stay is all that is necessary. We saw an old Bible from the 1oth century in the museum!

wonderful countryside walk from Chora to Skala. Stunning view in the twilight. Little paved pathway that meanders amongst old olive groves and fields.