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INFORMATION about PATMOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| The reverent island of Patmos has a picturesque landscape blessed with pure natural beauty that shall definitely amaze you, while the numerous traditional settlements embellish in a beautiful manner the already attractive island. Among the unique, bewitching scenery, the monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos dominates in dignity, conquering all. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Patmos is located at the northern part of the Dodecanese islands and it is situated at a close distance to the islans of Leros, in the heart of the Aegean ocean. |
| AREA: | | 34 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 2800 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Hora |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The non-identical landscape of the island of Patmos pulses with small and fertile plains and valleys that alternate with imposing high rocks and hills, composing an unparalleled insular icon. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Patmos is an attractive resort, ideal for serene and peaceful vacations. During the summer months, the island attracts many visitors, however it is not a much-frequented island that throbs with tourism. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The castle monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos, the Patmiada school, the house of Emmanouil Xanthos, the churches of Panagia of Gravas, Prophet Elias, Agios Iosif, Panagia Diassozoussa and Zoodohos Pigi, the monastery of Evagelismos and the windmills at the Hora.
The church of Agios Ioannis Theoogos at the village of Grikos.
The churches of Panagia Geranou and Agios Nikolaos Evdilos, the monastery of Panagia Livadiou and the coastal settlement Lefkes, at the village of Kambos.
The ruins of the acropolis, the churches of Agia Paraskevi, Panagia Koumana, Agios Fokas and Agia Ekaterini, the islet Petrokaravo, the settlement Agriolivado and the baptistery at the village of Skala.
MUSEUMS:
The ecclesiastic and the cultural museums at Hora.
NATURE:
The cave of Apokalipsi at Hora.
The rock of Kallikatsou at the village of Grikos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat, you can wharf at Skala, where you can refuel (0247-32107). | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the island of Patmos, you will be able to find a handful of traditional taverns, restaurants, cafeterias and bars, for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The ceremony of Maundy Thursday and the removal of Christ from the cross on Good Friday at Hora.
Easter and the carnival at the village of Skala is celebrated very uniquely.
The several saint festivals at every settlement of the island of Patmos. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Patmos you can buy linen reversible weavings, cheese products and traditional pastry. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Hora
Hora is a very traditional town, built around the monastery with a technique of exceptional aesthetics and nobility. The town comprises of several settlements that are full of whitewashed houses, mazy stone paved alleys, small squares and steps.
Grikos
Grikos is a coastal tourist resort located in the heart of a verdant plain. The calm bay, the sandy beach with the marram grass, the scenic islet Tragonissi in the front of the bay and the two small peninsulas on the sides, compose a very interesting icon.
Kambos
The village of Kambos is divided in the upper Kambos, which is a mountainous scenic settlement with new and old houses and the church of Evagelismos prevailing, and the lower Kambos, which is a small coastal settlement with lush verdure.
Skala
The beautiful village of Skala is the main port of the island and therefore it is the most populated region of the island of Patmos.
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Surrounding islands
All around the island of Patmos you can find the islet of Agathonissi and the insular cluster Arkioi. These islets are the ideal places for peaceful and serene vacations due to the fact that they are not much frequented and they are full of unique natural beauties. |
| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Skala at the island of Patmos, there are frequent timetables on summer, while in winter the itineraries are more rare. The duration of the journey is 10 hours. Patmos is also connected with the Cyclades islands, the eastern Aegean islands and the other Dodekanese islands.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Patmos: +30 (22470) 31231
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Patmos: +30 (22470) 31303
Municipal tourist department of Patmos: +30 (22470) 31666
Municipality of Patmos: +30 (22470) 31235
Taxi station of Patmos: + (02470) 31225
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Patmos: +30 (22470) 31231
Fuel at Skala: +30 (22470) 32107 |
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