Chora Patmos
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Deppie K
Athens, Greece536 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful country, with many nice spots to admire the view. But there are the following problems. If you want to go for a walk in the afternoon and drink a coffee, you won't find it. There are no picturesque cafes or similar shops. In the central square of Levia, we were shocked by the terrible encroachment of shops, in fact a Cyrillic restaurant and 1 bar that have literally choked the square with tables, to such an extent that you can hardly pass between them. If you go up at night things are even worse. They are all on top of each other, plus & another bar that opens later, most standing & no trace of picturesqueness. If you want to get out of here, you have nowhere to go & even if you just go for a walk, most of the narrow streets around there are not well lit, apart from the central ones, so it makes things even more difficult. On the side of the monastery, the situation is better, but it still doesn't have a quaint little shop to sit at
Written September 5, 2023
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Gid22
957 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Chora of Patmos stands next to the Monastery of San Giovanni Evangelista. Small and compact, during the day we found all the shops closed, while in the evening they open and you can see people walking and shouting in the streets.
Collected streets and alleys, white houses, a few restaurants in the center of the square, a view of Skala, represent a collected Chora.
Collected streets and alleys, white houses, a few restaurants in the center of the square, a view of Skala, represent a collected Chora.
Written August 14, 2023
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Dean-Traveller
Mugla, Türkiye1,394 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Chora is the ancient hill top village built around the Monastery of St John. Narrow cobbled streets lead between old houses, many now restored holiday homes. Views appear randomly but each is spectacular over the hillside, windmills and sea.
There are cafes and small shops. Parking is just below the village. Taxi from the port at Skala is inexpensive and can take in a stop at the Cave of the Apocalypse.
There are cafes and small shops. Parking is just below the village. Taxi from the port at Skala is inexpensive and can take in a stop at the Cave of the Apocalypse.
Written December 30, 2023
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Alison S
Newbury, UK191 contributions
Sept 2020
Chora (also known as Hora) is absolutely gorgeous. Every narrow street is a photoshoot in and of itself. There are several good restaurants here the views from which are spectacular (our favourites were Benetos and Jimmys). There's the monastery museum to visit which is lovely. I suspect in normal times (ex covid) Chora is generally packed with tourists so best to go early or late. Luckily for us with it being mid September and no cruise ships visiting Patmos we'd Chora all to ourselves and it truly is a magical place
Written September 28, 2020
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ModerationForMe
Charleston, SC500 contributions
Apr 2022
Neat village but not much was open when we were there. I suppose that is because it was Greek Orthodox Easter Saturday. Had we picked a normal weekend it probably would have been more lively. The narrow alleyways were neat though. Also, a beautiful view from the hill.
If you are up for the walk, find the ancient cobblestone road and take it back down the hill to Skala.
If you are up for the walk, find the ancient cobblestone road and take it back down the hill to Skala.
Written May 14, 2022
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,192 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
Chora is the capital of Patmos lying in the south central part of the island and only a few km south of Skala, the main port of Patmos.
Magnificent old white-washed houses, narrow streets and alleyways, all of which date back to the 15th century.
With only a few shops, taverns and small squares, hidden away through the tiny cobbled streets, it is more peaceful and not as busy.
Magnificent old white-washed houses, narrow streets and alleyways, all of which date back to the 15th century.
With only a few shops, taverns and small squares, hidden away through the tiny cobbled streets, it is more peaceful and not as busy.
Written August 3, 2016
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Nemesis🇬🇷
Athens, Greece6,357 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
The beautiful Hora of Patmos is a jewelry. The beautiful graphic skittles travel the visitor's pleasure to the island's local. There you will find everything, coffee, restaurants, gift shops or you can take just a walk.
Written June 29, 2017
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Mike J
Chepstow, UK873 contributions
Jun 2022
We enjoyed strolling around the cobbled streets of this delightful little village which effectively surrounds the well known Monastery of St John and doesn’t appear to have changed much over the centuries.
Written July 25, 2022
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Anonymus3434
Gure, Türkiye82 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We did not go there at night but once in the afternoon, once before noon because of the visit of the monastry. The neigbourhood seems totally dead except a few cafes and a few souvenir shops. There is a place where there is one bar and a restaurant in front of the bar. The houses are white and you can see narrow streets but this can be seen in many greek islands. The view on the island is not bad but not very interesting.
Written June 5, 2019
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Alex C
Essex, UK85 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
A perfect picture from down below, of a whitewashed village perched on a hilltop, crowned by a castle (that is the monastery of St John).
Buses run a few times a day from the port in Skala - it's only a few kilometres but a steep climb - which for those who accept the challenge, there is the old stone path (our choice).
There was only one taverna open late morning when we arrived (Jimmy's Balcony) close to the edge of the village from the road from Skala - they were busy but happy to serve us just drinks.
The village itself is a maze of narrow alley ways between close, tight knit buildings leading in all directions and crisis-crossing over each other - it's very easy to get lost, you know where you are by checking the view when you reach an edge of the village! Lots and lots more steps and climbing as you walk around the village itself.
There are two tavernas in the central square - both closed during the day, but the chefs were cooking in Vaggelis and very kindly gave us water.
The views from around the village, in all directions are absolutely breathtaking.
A visit to Chora is a 'must' during your stay in Patmos, not just to explore the village itself, but to visit the windmills and the monastery of St John - and to wonder at the beautiful typically Greek village that seems to have escaped tourism.
Buses run a few times a day from the port in Skala - it's only a few kilometres but a steep climb - which for those who accept the challenge, there is the old stone path (our choice).
There was only one taverna open late morning when we arrived (Jimmy's Balcony) close to the edge of the village from the road from Skala - they were busy but happy to serve us just drinks.
The village itself is a maze of narrow alley ways between close, tight knit buildings leading in all directions and crisis-crossing over each other - it's very easy to get lost, you know where you are by checking the view when you reach an edge of the village! Lots and lots more steps and climbing as you walk around the village itself.
There are two tavernas in the central square - both closed during the day, but the chefs were cooking in Vaggelis and very kindly gave us water.
The views from around the village, in all directions are absolutely breathtaking.
A visit to Chora is a 'must' during your stay in Patmos, not just to explore the village itself, but to visit the windmills and the monastery of St John - and to wonder at the beautiful typically Greek village that seems to have escaped tourism.
Written August 25, 2018
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Peut on visiter le site avec un guide francophone et comment avoir ses coordonnées ? Merci.
Written June 6, 2019
We will be on a cruise in November and stopping in Patmos. How can we get to Chora on our own? Please advise. Thank you.
Written September 26, 2016
I will recommend you to rent a scooter or an ATV
That way you can also see some more of the beautiful island
I always rent my bike at Billis motor rent
Billis is situated at the waterfront. Just walk along the water, and
you will see the place.
He has good bikes and he is a very nice man - he is not expensive either
Enjoy the beauties of Patmos ❤️
Written October 31, 2016
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