Hellenic Ports Association

The island of Patmos is considered one of the most impressive islands , due to its exquisite wild beauty which is diffuse at its every point. Called the “island of Apocalypse”, since it is where Apostle John Theologos (John the Evangelist), wrote the book of Revelation. It is an attraction for many pilgrims and tourists; it will enchant you at first glance and will entice you to discover it. It is located in the southeastern Aegean, at the northwestern edge of the Dodecanese, specifically between the islands of Leros, Mykonos and Samos. Its size is 34 km2 and its shoreline has a length of 63 km. It is consisted by three parts that are connected between them by 2 narrow canals with a width of 2 km. The principal bay is Porto Skala and it is the island’s port. On the east side you will find the bays of Aspri, Meloi, Agriolivado, Campos, Lampi, Lefkon, Merika and west the bays of Chochlaka. The bays of Sapsila, Grikos, Diakofto and Stavros are located on the south. Around the island and within its bays there are small islands, the biggest of which is Hiliomodi located in the Gulf of Scala. Further north we find the islands of St. Thecla, St. George,and the Kentronisi and Geranos. On the south side are the small islands of Pilafi, Tragonisi, Prasonisi and Petra. The nightlife will satisfy the most demanding guest, since there are many nightclubs, cafes and bars. The food is rich in every traditional tavern or luxurious restaurant of the island, with tastes from the Greek and the international cuisine. ...the island of Apocalypse!