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Patmos
Island
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 Patmos
is located between Leros and Ikaria, and is a mountainous island with beautiful
landscaping and beaches. The main communities of Patmos are Chora, its
capital, and Skala. Patmos has derived much of its fame from the mention
of the island in the Bibles Book of Revelations, when John was exiled
to Patmos and received a vision from Jesus. Because of this, Patmos is
a very popular destination for Christian pilgrimage, as the cave where
John received his Revelation, and several monasteries dedicated to Saint
John are found here.
The Patmos island features beautiful
white cube shaped houses spilling down the sides of a hill, along with
churches and grand sea captains mansions. All are separated by narrow
lanes, high walls, and small square openings which will grant you a view
of the majestic Aegean Sea.
Skala is the main settlement on
Patmos and features whitewashed houses and flowered courtyards, as well
as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Villages close by include Kambos and
Netia. Kambos is located near what is considered to be the finest beach
on Patmos. Netia features the baptismal place of John the Evangelist. Netia
also holds fine restaurants and a newly built dive center. |
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Patmos
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