Patmos the holy island - Dodecanese
Patmos is one of the "must sees" in the greek aegaean sea. It is located in the northern part of the Dodecanese islands, that stretch from Samos to Rhodes and Kastellorizon in the very far southeast. As is is a highly mystic religious place, as St.John the Divine received the visions of "the Apocalyse". The impressive monastery of St.John and itīs environment of white houses are very beautiful. Itīs under the preservation of the UNESCO and one of mankindīs heritages.
Entering
the bay and port of Patmos is easy, if you consider fisher boats
and ferries going in and out. Apart from the very inner section
at the very end of the bay right handed, it is everywhere deep
enough and no dangers.
The portīs area close to the main places of "Skala" (name of the
lower part of Patmos village) is reserved for daily boats, there
is
a long
stretching
quai some
hundred meters
further
inside the bay as indicated above, where one can drop his anchor.
Water is 3-5 m. There is no service. Water and fuel can be ordered.
No electrictiy.A medium sorted Supermarket is about 200m from
the quai and
a small fruit shop as well. Holiday-Fishermen will be happy with
a very good sorted fishing-equipment shop in the same nearby area,
where
one can get tips about his next fishing strategy!
The small port of Skala houses typical greek Tavernas, Bars and shops, internet cafes...
The Patmos bay itself is very big and offers several beautiful bays and beaches. A sailor can stay several days and visit each day another nice bay.
There is a bus going every half hour friom the Port Police station up to Chorio (name of all upper town-areas in greek islands), where one can visit the Monastery and the castle. Taxis are available for 5 as well. Appropriate clothing is unavoidable! Strolling through the narrow alleys of the Chorio, white, flowers everywhere...it is very beautiful. Some Tavernas offer greek food and beautiful views over the bay as seen above.
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From
Patmos, you can sail in 2 hours over to Arki or Lipsi, or add another
2-3 hours to reach Leros-Lakki.
As well Agathonisi in the east (20 nm)
or Samos-Pythagoreion are a nice trip, the mostly NW or N-winds make
the trip fast and convenient!
The turkish coast is nearby as well, but to leave Greece, one should visit Kalymnos (Port of Entry) first and sail to Turgut Reis or Bodrum-City, which are both turkish Ports of entry. It is no problem to visit Turkey, but it is not allowed to cross border without appropriate formal pocedures. With a greek charteryacht you must leave Turkey after the first Port of call or pay an extremely high Transitlog-charge!
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