The notebook of Patmos and Leros
Walk between soft light and sharp rock.
Northern Dodecanese, between Patmos monastery, harbour villages, coves, Italian architecture of Leros and quieter atmosphere.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Patmos and Leros
Northern Dodecanese, between Patmos monastery, harbour villages, coves, Italian architecture of Leros and quieter atmosphere.
Chora de Patmos, Monastery of St John and Cave of Revelation give the most telling landmarks of Patmos and Leros. Together, they form a destination where island landscapes, coastline and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: less direct ferries and quiet rhythm. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Chora de Patmos
- Monastery of Saint John
- l'Apocalypse Cave
- Leros
- Lakki
Before you choose
- Less direct ferries
- Useful car or scooter
- Quiet rhythm
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Icarie
Icarie offers a rough Aegean, with perched villages, hot springs, winding roads and beaches open to the winds. It attracts travellers who are looking for a postcard island less than a very marked daily rhythm, between village cafes, local parties and long distances despite a modest size on the map.
Town or village
Chora de Patmos
Chora de Patmos The Saint John monastery is surrounded by white houses, vaulted passages and terraces that dominate Skala. The village has an elegant hold, with quiet streets during the day and a very clear light on the dry hills of the island.
Monastery
Monastery of Saint John
The monastery of Saint John dominates Patmos Its position above Chora gives it a very strong presence, between active religious site and visible landmark from a large part of the island.
Town or village
l'Apocalypse Cave
The Grotte de l'Apocalypse between Skala and Chora, in a religious ensemble linked to the tradition of St John. The space is small, dark and very symbolically charged, with the rock integrated into the place of prayer rather than an added decor.
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