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PatmosDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Peaceful island where St John wrote the Book of Revelation — a UNESCO monastery crowns the hill.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 7–9h
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
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From Piraeus 7–9h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Patmos?
From Piraeus 7–9h
Where should I stay on Patmos?
Popular bases include Chora, Skala, Grikos. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Patmos?
Highlights include Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, Cave of the Apocalypse.
What are the best beaches on Patmos?
Well-known beaches include Psili Ammos, Lambi, Agriolivado. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Patmos be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Patmos?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Karpathos, Kalymnos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Patmos in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Patmos is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Guides about Patmos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.