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Patmos island among the 15 top destinations in the world

Among the 15 top worldwide destinations a Greek island, Patmos, known for its elegance and cosmopolitan aura.
Patmos island among the 15 top destinations in the world

American magazine Travel + Leisure has published its annual list of the best destinations for 2022. Professionals from all over the world, experts in travel journalism, have chosen their ideal places for holidays. Among them a Greek island, Patmos, known for its elegance and cosmopolitan aura.

The article offers a lot of information and suggestions for each destination it has included in the list. According to T+L columnist Christos Stergiou, Patmos is ideal for both family vacations and digital nomads.

Skala village in Patmos island

Skala village in Patmos island

Patmos maintains its traditional character and the entire village of Chora has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian are also listed in the same category.

The Monastery of Saint John in Patmos

The Monastery of Saint John in Patmos

The list of destinations chosen by the magazine’s experts include Japan, Australia, French Polynesia, India, Umbria in Italy, Kenya, Trieste, Mallorcan villages, London, Alaska, Tuscany, Sri Lanka, glamping in the US and cruising the Mediterranean.

Sandy beach Psili Ammos in Patmos

Sandy beach Psili Ammos in Patmos

The Mayor of Patmos, Lefteris Pentas, stated that: "The island of the Apocalypse features a unique combination of authentic experiences and quality tourism services under the light of the UNESCO world heritage sites, namely the Chora, the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse and its Monastery of Saint John. For this season, the destination is scoring exceptionally well with very high occupancy rates for August as well as September, targeting an audience with exquisite interests."

Patmos, 5 tips
• For quiet dives, swim in Vagia, while if you crave organised situations and several options for coffee or food, head to the beaches of Kampos and Agrio Livadi.
• Don't miss the opportunity to travel to the enchanting Lipsi isles.
• You can also organize a day trip to Arkious, Aspronisi, Marathi and Tiganaki.
• You cannot go to Patmos and not visit the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian and the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse.
• For breakfast, try the Patina cheese pie.

Patmos is connected to Agathonissi, Ikaria, Arkious, Astypalea, Samos, Kavala, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Limnos, Mytilini, Nisyros, Rhodes, Symi, Syros, Tilos, Fourni and Chios. For information, itineraries and ferry tickets to Patmos, stay here at Let's Ferry.