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Patmos map
Capital: Skala
Overview:
Patmos, since 2000, has
been one of UNESCO's Monuments of Global Heritage. The island is mainly
mountainous with rocky terrain and a number of small caves. Religion plays an
important role in the inhabitants' life and the island's culture, while modern
influences and tourist infrastructures are also to be found. Quiet beaches and
nightlife are all offered on Patmos Island.
Best Patmos Sights:
- The Baptistery and
the Monastery of Saint John the Divine
- The Petrokaravo
(Stone-Ship) Island
- The very old Church of Saint Nicolas
Ebdilos or Abdilos
- The Convent of
Annunciation, the biggest nunnery
- "Zoodochos Pigi",
the oldest nunnery
Places to visit:
- the Cave of the
Apocalypse
- the villages of
Chora, Grikos, Kambos
Best Patmos beaches:
Grikos, Diakofti, Psili
Ammos, Kambos, Apollo, Livadi Kallogiron, Vaya, Lefkes, Lambi, Agios Nicolas,
Mersini, Agios Theologos, Aspri, Agiolivdo, Chiliomodi, Agios Georgios etc
Special Events:
The most notable is the event
of Apocalypse, a ten-day Festival of Religious Music early September. The feast
organized on Easter Monday with folk dance and music, the Carnival and
religious celebrations throughout the year are also of unique interest.
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