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Patmos
Travelers seeking spirituality, history and understated luxury over nightlife.
Fitting Patmos into your route
- Closest islands
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Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.
About Patmos
Patmos is called the 'Jerusalem of the Aegean' — tradition holds that John wrote the Book of Revelation here, in the Cave of the Apocalypse. The fortress-like Monastery of Saint John towers over Chora, a UNESCO-listed town of white cubist houses.
Beyond its religious significance, Patmos has quietly become a favorite of design-conscious travelers who want good food and quiet beaches without the Mykonos circus.
Weather on Patmos
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Average temperature by month
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C / 64°F | 22°C / 72°F | 26°C / 79°F | 28°C / 82°F | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 22°C / 72°F |
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Tips
- Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery early, before groups arrive.
- Take a small boat to Psili Ammos beach, reachable only by sea or a tough hike.
- Book well ahead around August 15th and Orthodox Easter, when the island fills up.
Islands near Patmos
Closest first, measured between main ports.
