Patmos Chora

The village of Chora in Patmos is built around the imposing Monastery of Saint John ©Shutterstock
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General information

Chora is the capital of Patmos lying in the south-central part of the island and a few kilometers south of Skala, the main port of the island. The traditional settlement was built around the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, during the 12th century. Chora flourished between the 16th and 17th centuries, during which beautiful mansions and captain residences were constructed by the wealthy families of the time.

Most of the whitewashed houses in Chora were built according to the typical architecture of the Aegean Islands. These traditional houses reside along superb 16th and 17th-century mansions, attesting to the multi-layered history of the island. that afford the area a one-of-a-kind historical character. The beautiful scenery gets even more attractive as you walk along the narrow alleys, admiring the lovely snow-white chapels and flowered courtyards. Chora has many shops, taverns, restaurants, bars, and cafes as well as small hotels and rooms for rent.

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Hotels in Chora

We have made a selection of the best hotels in Chora.
Patmos Sunshine 1
Patmos Sunshine 2
Patmos Sunshine 3
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Patmos Sunshine

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Apartments3 keys
Recommended for: Comfort, Design, Sea views

Previously known as Rafaela Apartments, Patmos Sunshine Houses offers modern, stylish holiday homes with quality furniture and wide views over the Aegean Sea. Each unit has a kitchenette, a set of couches, sufficient air-conditioning, and beds with premium mattresses.

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Villa Netia 1
Villa Netia 2
Villa Netia 3
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Villa Netia

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Apartments Villas Traditional Houses Rooms Junior Suites3 keys
Recommended for: Design

Villa Patmos in Netia is a set of units with intriguing designs, ranging from simple double rooms to two-bedroom houses. Each unit of Villa Patmos features a modern bathroom, cozy outdoor seating with views, quality beds, sufficient air-conditioning, and basic coffee-making amenities.

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Allotina 1
Allotina 2
Allotina 3

Allotina

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Traditional Houses3 keys

«Allotina» is a hidden neighborhood which includes seven picturesque houses in the east side of Patmos Island, almost two and a half kilometers from Skala. Among their main characteristics are their undisturbed sea views and their traditional decorative style, which is based in a palette of earthy ...

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Things to See & Do in Chora

Check out the things to see & do in Chora during your stay and explore what the area has to offer.

Sightseeing

Monastery of Saint JohnCave of ApocalypseMonastery of Zoodochos PighiPatmian Ecclesiastic SchoolWindmillsEcclesiastical MuseumNikolaidis MansionFolklore MuseumChurch of Panagia DiasozousaMonastery of Annunciation and Saint Amphilochius

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More about Chora

Chora is widely known for its religious heritage, so much so that in 1999 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most popular religious landmark on the island is the imposing Monastery of Saint John which stands on the top of the hill dominating the settlement. Equally important is the Cave of the Apocalypse, located just north of Chora, where Saint John is said to have written the Book of Revelation. Other monuments worth seeing include the Castle of Agios Ioannis, the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, and the churches of Agios Fokas and Agia Ekaterini.

The Folklore Museum of Patmos boasts various displays that showcase the cultural history of the island and is notably housed in a 17th-century-era mansion. The Patmos Ecclesiastical Museum is another must-visit which, while small, features many religious artifacts, icons, and manuscripts from the island’s past. The Patmian Ecclesiastic School is located in proximity to the Cave of the Apocalypse and stands as one of the most historically significant education centers in all of Greece, having been operating on and off since 1713.

Chora is well-connected to the rest of Patmos via public buses. Buses link Chora the port town of Skala among other villages, as well as many of the island’s most popular beaches.

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  • Demotheo 04 May 2022
    Patmos cave
    A monument to vision

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