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Patmos
The boats land their passengers at Skala (the harbor), in a bay on the east side of the island. In the old days there was little more than a collection of vaulted warehouses (now converted into cafes and shops) around the port of Patmos as workers and merchants retreated to the safety of the upper town. Nowadays Skala is a pleasant port with simple white houses and the principal town of the island is always bustling with activity. Along the quay, the Venetian arcaded building with a corner tower houses the harbor master's office, the customs, the police, an information office and the post office. Nearby are the taxi and bus stations and the local boats which offer excursions to the beaches on Patmos and neighboring islets and to Leros, Kalymnos and Kos. The nearest beach is at the northern end of the port, near a red buoy marking a submerged rock; it is said to be the magus Kynops who defied St. John and dived to the bottom of the sea and was turned to stone.
West of Skala (20min. on foot) is Kastelli Hill. There are traces of a
Hellenistic wall and a small chapel on the hilltop which offers a magnificent view of Skala harbor, Chora, St. John's monastery and the neighboring islands to the north and east.
Grigos is a pleasant resort 4km from Skala with a curving sandy beach (canoe & wind-surf rental). Traonissi islet rises at the far end of the curving bay. Half way along Kalikastrou rock is honeycombed with caves which were probably occupied by hermits before the monastery was founded. You can find hotels, cafes and tavernas at Grikos. From here you have boat trips to the fine sandy beach of Psili Ammos (tavernas).
Kambos is a large village overlooking a fertile valley with Lefkes Valley to the west. The vast and sandy Kambos beach (sand and pebbles) is very popular in summer. Around 2km to the north is the windswept Lambi Bay which is famous for its colored pebbles. At Lambi you can find very nice traditional tavernas with delicious food.
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Hotels: Patmos
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 Petra Hotel and Suites - Grikos Beach
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Among the Patmos hotels, Petra Hotel has differentiated itself as a charming Patmos island vacation spot, which represents the charm of walking into your own village with an already wonerful charming village. The service and architecture enchants the guests who expect the highest levels of hospitality and service from a small Greek islands boutique hotel. With just 13 rooms and suites forming a miniature village in traditional island architecture, the Petra Hotel has thrived in an atmosphere of personal attention and ease unprecedented on Patmos. Part of the Small Luxury hotel chain which can be good or bad but at least the rooms have been renovated to high standards and since still small offers still alot of charm and location the best.
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8th April - 31st October |
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4 km from Skala Harbor |
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Rooms:12
12 Deluxe Double Rooms and Suites |
    
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 Porto Scoutari Patmos Hotel & Spa - Skala
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Porto Scoutari Romantic Hotel is known as the celebrated premier hotel in the island of Patmos and over the years has had the privilege to welcome many and well-known highly prestigious guests.
Porto Scoutari Patmos Hotel & Spa was carefully designed to enhance rather than detract from the environment. A once virgin hillside is now transformed into an elegant, spacious yet intimate retreat. The hotel ambles gently upward from the sparking waters of the Aegean Sea. Walk down the honeysuckle-swathed paths and onto a series of landscaped terraces with fragrant lime trees and hot- pink bougainvillea. In the evening as the lights fade, music wafts through the bar. This is the perfect setting to witness the magnificent sunset overlooking the bay of Scala.
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1st May - 30th October |
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10 Mins from Skala |
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Rooms:31
31 Rooms & Suites |
 
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 Villa Patmos Retreat - Chora
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A finely located property with a pool with sea views, just above a small pebble beach, half way between Chora and the port of Skala, both of which are a five minute drive away. The villa has been newly built to high specifications, and offers comfort, space, and location to those wanting a more luxurious option than the pretty village houses in Chora.
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1st May - 31st October |
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Rooms:1-6 Bedrooms Villa |
 
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 Villa Petra - Chora
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Proudly under the exclusive management of the Petra Hotel & Suites, the Petra Villa is one of the most luxurious and graceful private villas on the island of Patmos. The 4 Bedroom villa does not have a Pool but residence have access to the Pool at the petra Hotel near by.
Season |
8th April - 31st October |
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3 Mins from Chora |
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Rooms:1-4 Bedrooms Villa |
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