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More to see in Patmos Island
Patmos is known throughout the world as the "Island of the Apocalypse". It was here, as the legends say, where in one of the caves in the first century of our era John the Theologian received a revelation about the End of Times. The Cave of the Apocalypse is today a place of pilgrimage for many Christians from all over the world. Nearby is the temple of St. Anne and the monastery of St. John the Theologian, built in the 11th century and still acting. The latter gave shelter to the Church Museum of Patmos. Here you can find clothes of priests embroidered with gold and silver, and old icons, and ancient books, and liturgical texts. Near the museum, there is a library of holy scriptures and manuscripts. Patmos Church Museum is the largest and most visited on the island. Patmos is sometimes called the "Island of a thousand temples". This is not surprising. After all, there are more than five hundred churches and monasteries here. In some of them, for example, the convent of Zodohu Pigi, anyone who wants to learn about the life and way of life of the black clergy is allowed. The Evangelismos Monastery is very interesting from the point of architectural solutions and having risen together with the excursion to the monastery of Profitis Elias, you can see the magnificent panorama of the island. With good weather, you can see the neighboring Leros and distant Turkey. However, Patmos can interest tourists not only with a large number of temples and monasteries. The island … Read further

Our guide to Patmos Island

Traditions and mentality of Patmos Island

This is also beside the fact that there are a lot of state holiday days off. Not too busy schedule, is it? In many respects it is connected with the Greek mentality – here it is simply not acceptable to put a lot of efforts into earning money. And in general, the local residents have a peculiar attitude to the wealth – it is normal to spend a couple of thousand euros on a generous festivities but no one will … Open

Travel guide to Patmos Island

Charming taverns have become a true landmark of the island. These taverns are run by locals. Each of these venues offers national food cooked in accordance with traditional family recipes. Some taverns of Patmos are famous far beyond the borders of the city. Panagos is a great example of such tavern. Located not far from Kampos Beach, the tavern is open all year round. It is open in a beautiful historical building … Open

Patmos Island for children - what to visit

Among Christians, Patmos is known as the "island of the Apocalypse" – it is here, according to legend, where John the Theologian received the Revelation about the end of times. There are a lot of churches here, and if your child is interested in religion or just likes to look at art, you can visit the Patmos Church Museum, which is located at the monastery of St. John the Theologian. Here you can see a large … Open

Best beaches

Tourists who prefer to spend their time in more relaxed atmosphere have to go to the nearby pebble beach located close to Meli. It will please fans of the comfort. Besides the necessary equipment, vacationers will have an opportunity to visit a great tavern and try the most popular local food. From early morning until late in the evening water taxis are flocking off the coast, so guests have an opportunity to explore … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

The easiest way to understand if you are in a "tourist" tavern or not is to look at the menu. If you see there "home" or "rural" and not "Greek" salad – it means that here they cook for their own. Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, olives – that's far from a complete list of ingredients included in the village salad. In every place they make it in different ways, and so you can safely order this dish … Open

Attractions and active leisure

On the island of Lipsi, you can not only have a bite to eat, but also visit many churches, including the Panagia Harou Temple, built in the 7th-8th centuries, or take a stroll through the cave of Ontas. It is worth to go on Lipsi in August for a festival of wine and a religious festival in honor of the saint patron of the island. Many small uninhabited islets around Patmos are ideal for bird watching. The … Open

Greece - moving around the country

If you want to control your journey by yourself, you can rent a car or a motorcycle. Roads in major cities are quite nice, but in the suburbs, the prime coat predominates. With a rented car, you can also travel by ferry. The cost of paying for such a transportation is extremely high; it’s at least 80 euros. Carrying a motorcycle will cost as much as a passenger ticket. It is also possible to rent a bicycle. However, not everyone will be able to move around a city, as the relief of Greece is very hilly. Moreover, there are no dedicated bike lanes. Although, car drivers are quite respectful of the two-wheeled members of the road traffic. … Open

Nature and parks of Greece

Vikos-Aoos National Park is also located in the Pindus Mountains, but it has a different terrain. The park includes Vikos Canyon, Aoos Gorge, and Mount Timfi. The place is unique in its beauty and features of the landscape. The gorge is even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest in the world. The glacial Dragon Lake is on the slopes of Mount Timfi. According to local legends, in prehistoric times, these lands were inhabited by dragons, who fought. They threw rocks and stones at each other. This is how the unique relief of the park was created. Besides a huge number of amazing animals and plants, you can meet unusual settlements in the mountainous region of Zagori. … Open

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