Patmos: the island of the Apocalypse

Patmos is a religious destination of worldwide interest thanks to the Cave of Revelation and the Monastery of Saint John. At the same time it is an ideal holiday destination, as it has the necessary infrastructure to accommodate even the most demanding visitors. There are 20 wonderful beaches, beautiful sights, walking trails, archaeological sites and monasteries. Also the Monastery of Theologos with the Byzantine settlement of Chora, unique on an international level, will enchant you.

Its uniqueness, in comparison to the other Aegean islands, lies on its religious monuments, its sanctity and mysticism and its primitive tradition. Its natural environment, architecture, picturesqueness and mild tourist development make it an idyllic destination.

It is considered the second most sacred part of the world after Jerusalem, because of the events that took place within the Cave. God appears to John and dictates to him the book of Revelation. That is why it is called Jerusalem of the Aegean. Patmos was declared "Sacred Island" by the law 1155/81 of the Greek Parliament and has joined the 7 best Religious Destinations of Europe through the COESIMA program.

Patmos: World Heritage Site

It has been characterized as a traditional island, a place of special natural beauty and has gathered many international awards. UNESCO has proclaimed 3 World Heritage sites in Patmos, the Holy Cave, the Monastery with its famous museum and the archeological and traditional settlement of Chora with the famous Byzantine mansions.

Also, the picturesque Grikos Bay was recently voted by international committees as one among the 10 most beautiful bays in the world.
It has been repeatedly acclaimed by international organizations and magazines as a cosmopolitan magical island which is endowed and blessed by God and nature. It is no coincidence that it has been described as the elite of tourism.

Patmos and its holy cave*

*The photos are courtesy of Pixels Patmos

Patmos, a unique holiday destination

Patmos is not only one of the many tourist attractions that our country has in abundance. It is not just a "picturesque" island where every romantic and every nature lover would like to go to spend a few pleasant days. It is a place of Holiness, of Pilgrimage, from which "Faith and holiness spring and dwell. It is a place where the soul is elevated and life discovers its value".
The particularity of Patmos in comparison with the other Aegean islands lies in its religious monuments, its sacredness and mysticism, its primeval tradition, its natural environment, its architecture, its picturesque architecture and its gentle tourist development, which make it an idyllic destination.
It is considered the second holiest place in the world after Jerusalem because of the events that took place inside the Cave , that is why it is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean. With the law 1155/81 of the Greek Parliament Patmos was declared a ''Holy Island'' and has been included in the 7 best Religious Destinations of Europe through the COESIMA program.
It has been voted repeatedly by international organizations and magazines as a cosmopolitan and enchanting island that is endowed and blessed by God and nature. It is no coincidence that it has been described as the elite of tourism.

Unique in Greece and around the world are:

1) Here the Alpha and Omega (ΑΩ) the Creator of all things was presented and had a dialogue with John.
2) Here the Apostle John came and stayed for 2 years.
3) This is where the only prophetic book of the Bible "The Revelation of John" was written.
4) It is a TRADITIONAL place with many restrictions, by law of the state.
5) It is a NATURAL island with many restrictions, with a law of the state.
6) It is a HOLY ISLAND with a law of the state
7) It has 3 UNESCO awards
8) It is the only part of Greece that ecclesiastically belongs directly to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Patriarch is its Metropolitan.
9) It is included in the 7 best religious destinations in Europe through the COESIMA program.