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Ten of the Best Places to See in Patmos

Ten of the Best Places to See in PatmosPatmos may not be the average summer destination but can be the perfect choice for Easter in Greece. Perched over the southeastern Aegean Sea, this tiny island has a reputation as one of the most archaic sights of Christianity. It was where John wrote the famous "Revelation," at a time when Patmos was a prison for the exiles. Today, it is a place of unique beauty and cosmopolitan character that attracts more and more people.Explore the Paths of the Medieval ChoraThe island is built on top of the hill to protect against pirate attacks in antiquity. Chora is crowned by the awe inspiring the Byzantine fortress surrounding the Monastery of St. John. The city is an architectural jewel of traditional whitewashed homes and medieval churches and has been designated as a UN World Heritage Site.Visit the Monastery of St. John in ChoraThe 1000-year-old monastery includes a truly majestic Byzantine church and a museum that features ancient texts and treasures. Go early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowd and enjoy the stunning views of the Monastery. Before leaving, stand for a moment and feel the tranquility of the beautiful courtyard of the temple.Saint Levias SquareBefore the sun set, enjoy a drink, a coffee or the stunning rosé wines of the island in the bustling square of Agia Leviia in Chora. The perfect place to relax! You can sit in one of the cafes and watch the passage of elegant visitors coming to the island for shopping at the exclusive local boutiques. You are not recommended to eat there but you can shop in local souvenir shops and gifts.Visit the Cave of ApocalypseWhether you are a faithful Christian or not, the Cave of Apocalypse is an important cultural attraction of Patmos, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several guided tours inside the church that is built around the southern part of the cave, which explains St. John's story and the revelations he received from God through a slit in the rock.Take a boat on the beachTake one of the cruise ships from the port of Skala that offer day trips to the best beaches of Patmos and the nearby islands. A one-day cruise includes visiting the best beaches with the cleanest waters. If you are looking for a more exclusive experience you can rent the entire boat with a master.Explore the paths of the islandEnjoy hiking, an activity that will help you to improve your energy and endurance and activate the body and mind in one of the old paths that have been the main transport routes to the island. Today they are unfortunately abandoned, but they are important pieces of history as they offer important information about how people lived, but also amazing views of the island. One of the most popular routes is the old road from Skala to Chora and back. Before you go to the island, look for maps of the hiking routes and other alternative tourist activities that Patmos has to offer.Angeliki BabeLithos Digital

Santorini Airport

From Santorini airport transfers to hotels or beaches in Santorini: There are frequent bus service in summer between the bus station near the airport, the village of Fira and the airport of the island of Santorini. The cost of travel by taxi from the airport station in Fira costs about 8 euros. Professionals from the hotels and rooms in Santorini prosfferoun free travel after or before ptiseisstous visitors.

Rhodes, the island of Knights

Rhodes is the biggest island of the Dodecanese. It lies at the south-eastern corner of the Aegean, opposite the coast of Asia Minor, about 11 miles away. It has an area of 1398 square kilometres, being 79.7 km long and 38 km wide. The city of Rhodes is the capital of the Dodecanese Prefecture, a group of islands formerly known as the Southern Sporades. The name Dodecanese (Twelve Islands), although finally prevailing, does not correspond to the actual number of islands making up the Prefecture, there being many more than twelve. The medieval town of Rhodes, or the Old town as the locals call it, is a living monument. It is a well preserved centre where many Rhodians live and work. Various projects are currently being implemented and developed by the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Rhodes in aid of the restoration and improvement of the medieval town, which has been designated a world monument of architectural heritage by UNESCO.The fortress town was divided into two parts: The KOLLAKIO or KOLLAKO to the north, including the Street of Knights, leaders, the Palace of the Grand Master (Castello), the official churches of the Order, the Hospital (today’s museum), and other edifices. This area was separated from the rest of the town by inner fortifications, sections of which are still preserved. The BURGH or HORA to the south, with the old market (Socrates Street) and Turkish bazaar around Suleiman’s mosque, and other sites. Hora was the area for the bourgeois, and the Greeks, as well as other nationalities (Jewish, Turkish and others) each lived in their own districts. Dating from 1522 – the start of the Turkish occupation of Rhodes and their settlement within the fortress town – construction began on the newer districts beyond the walls, the so-called Marasia. These took their names from the major churches of the districts Ag. Anargyroi, Ag. Iannis, Ag. Anastasia, Metropolis, Ag. Giorgios Ano, Ag. Giorgios Kato or Kammenos (burned down), and Ag. Nikolaos. Greater Marasi, or Neohori, was developed by the Italians (1912-45) who also constructed the recent buildings of Mandraki city centre. They did not employ the island’s traditional style, but rather tried to echo the walls and fortifications, creating an architectural complex that impresses even now. These buildings included the Prefecture Administration building, the City Hall, the Port Authority, the Post Office, the Bank of Greece, the Aktaion, the New Market, the National Theatre, and the Hotel of the Roses, which now houses the Casino following its restoration (April, 1998). Adjacent to the Prefecture building is the Church of the Annunciation, modelled on the destroyed Knights’ church of Saint John. Opposite the National Theatre is the mosque of Murat-Reis. The visitor may see other buildings of the same period in the area of Neohori: the Teaching Academy of Rhodes, the Girls Orphanage, the Hospital, and others.

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Makriamos Beach in Thassos

Makryammos Beach in Thassos is located approximately 2 km west of the central Thassos Port, the main port of Thassos.It is a closed beach, guarded and stunning with golden sandy beach with crystal clear waters. The beach is organized and in Makryammos beach and beside is located the seaside resort of Makriammos with stunning stone houses and hotel rooms that will amaze you. The dense vegetation of pine surrounds the whole beach.

Sparta, the capital of Laconia, a historic city

Situated at the shores of Evrotas river and under the watchful eye of Taygetos mountain, Sparta is spread across the valley of the mythical river. Sparta is a simple, uncomplicated and always hospitable place, ready to offer its services to the visitors all throughout the year, since the sights around Sparta, as well as all over the prefecture of Lakonia are so many and of such a kind that they attract the interest of tourists all year through. The capital of the prefecture of Lakonia, located 220 km from Athens, has 14000 inhabitants and a modern and efficient town planning since it was built in the beginning of the modern Greek state according to the 1834 official town plan. Sparta has the appropriate infrastructure to ensure an enjoyable stay and provide for the organization of tours around the prefecture, since it constitutes not only the administrative but also the transportation center of the prefecture. The Mycenaean vaulted tomb of Vafio, constructed from small, carved stones, has been the subject of many archaeological studies and has become worldwide known because of the two golden cups found inside the tomb. These cups, bearing depictions of wild bull hunting, can be seen at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, and even though the location of the palace of Mycenaean Sparta has not been identified, they constitute evidence of the prosperity and development of the region much earlier than 1000 B.C. The regions significance has been attested also by the discovery of the Mycenaean tombs in the location "Spilakia".One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Greece, located in Vafio close to Amycles. The archaeological excavations brought to light a vaulted tomb containing two golden cups. These findings underline the significance of the region during the post-Hellenic and Mycenaean period. The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is the first Greek Museum that was built in a provincial town (1874-76) and it was designed by the Greek architect G. Katsaros. It consists of six rooms and a hall. The exhibits include findings from the temple of Artemis Orthia (clay labeled columns commemorating the winners of contests dedicated to goddess Artemis) and the temple of Athena Chalkioikos (bronze idols, pottery, etc), findings from the excavations in Amycles, as well as a small part of the mosaic floors that have been revealed during the excavations around the town of Sparta and used to decorate the wealthy family houses of the Hellenistic and Roman period. There are also two rooms with sculptures, including the statue which is known as Leonidas, and a room with findings from the prehistoric excavations in Pellana and Amycles. The Ancient Theater of Sparta is located on the southwestern slope of the Spartan Acropolis just below the temple of Athena. It has a southern orientation, which is a quite common characteristic of the ancient theaters, but because of the natural relief, it leans slightly towards the south. It is one of the biggest ancient theaters, with an external diameter of 140 m. and natural ground, but through the works for the walls, the size of the available space was almost tripled. The current form of the theater dates back to the Roman period and more specifically to its latest reconstruction during the era of emperor Theodosios.

Evoia, one of the most beautiful greek islands

Evia is the second largest Greek island by area and population, after Crete. The island of Evia, Skyros and a small piece of mainland constitute administrative the prefecture of Evia, which belongs to the region of Central Greece. At the closest point to the Central Greece, is located the capital (and largest city) of the prefecture, Chalkida. At Chalkida there is one of the two island's links with the mainland of Greece. Recently, apart from the old bridge of Chalkida, was built Chalkida's high bridge, one of the largest bridges in Europe.The total area of Evia reaches about 3670 sq. km. It is stretching along the northeastern Central Greece from Maliakos bay until the northeastern coast of Rafina, from which is separated by the sea of Evia. In general, the shape of the island is narrow. The northern and northeastern coast is bordering the Aegean Sea.Evia is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Its beauty can be discovered by the visitor in all its extent. Mountains and sea alternate and the unique scenery leave to the travelers the best impression. The island is covered by lush mountains and the beaches are among the best in Greece. If anyone adds to the above, the excellent tourist infrastructure with numerous and well equipped hotels, rooms and apartments and the incomparable hospitality of the locals, Evia becomes immediately one of the best destinations for your summer vacations!

Ano Pedina Zagori

Ano Pedina (Upper Soudena) is one of the oldest Zagorohoria villages. It is located 35 kilometers north of Ioannina City and at an altitude of 900 meters. The name probably Soudena is Slavic and means "cool place", possibly because of the cold airstreams coming from the five hills' slope to the village Ano Pedina that is allocated among the hills.The first historical reference to the village is the Chrysovolo (order) in the year of 1362 of the Byzantine Emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos. The upper village area called Machalas has its center in the church of Virgin Mary. Around 1670 was created Under Machalas which is centered in the area of church Metamorphosis. During the late Ottoman Empire the village has the best period as all Zagorohoria villages, because of the autonomy and the famous travel baths of Zagori. The Soudeniotes inhibitants traveled mainly in Wlachia, Istanbul, Minor Asia and Egypt.Moreover Soudena had developed a high spiritual growth, which shows the dozens of floors at the perimeter of the settlement.

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