Patmos - things to do

[karenbeanpole]

Is it just the walk up to the monastery? Any other suggestions of a day in Patmos?

[mbeginner]

Is it just the walk up to the monastery? Any other suggestions of a day in Patmos?

 

 

The most famous locations on Patmos are Skala and Chora. Saint John’s monastery is the most famous attraction on the island. The Holy Cave of the Apocalypse is another must see. Although the architecture is Dodecanese, it is comparable to Cycladic style of cubic whitewashed houses that have tiled or flat roofs with colored shutters.Skala is near the cruise port and can be explored on foot. However you will want to take a taxi or shuttle bus to Chora. In Chora you will visit the monastery of Saint John. Patmos is home to many religious relics that are a must see. Exploring Patmos can take from a few hours to a whole day, depending on your interests. Just in front of the docking are in Patmos is a bus stop for the local bus between Skala and Chora. The bus normally runs every hour, but on cruise days it seems to run more frequent and irregular. The good thing is you only pay € 1,5 per person one-way. The trip takes about 15 minutes.Taxis can be found in the parking lot in front of Patmos cruise port in Skala. A ride to St. Jonh’s Monastery will take about 15 minutes and costs around 10-15 € per taxi one-way.

A good option is to go up by public bus or taxis and come back on foot. From the Monastery of St. Johan in Chora there’s a paved walking path down to the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse which is about halfway down. It’s also possible to catch the public bus there for the last part down.

 

 

I hope that will help

Edited March 20, 2014 by mbeginner

[karenbeanpole]

Thanks for your suggestions :D

[amycat]

Is it just the walk up to the monastery? Any other suggestions of a day in Patmos?

 

Kind of, but we took a bus - there is also a little town just off the dock for shopping, eating, etc. The cave where John wrote the book of Revelation was amazing... They wouldn't let us take any pictures though. We stopped at a small cafe for coffee and pastries after, and then walked around the shops (lots of seashell stuff).

 

The view from the monastery is phenomenal!

[bconley351]

We rented a car with another couple, drove to the monastery and the cave. We still had time so we just drove around until we found a seaside restaurant and had lunch.

I wanted to add that although we were in Patmos on Monday, when they are normally closed in the afternoon, they did open for a time while the ship was in port.