Psili Ammos
The most celebrated beach on the island — a long arc of fine sand on the southern tip, accessible only by boat or a 40-minute walk. Exactly as beautiful as it sounds. Go by the morning boat; return by the afternoon one.
Dodecanese
Best Beaches in Patmos
Grikos Bay
The large bay south of Skala is the island's most developed beach area. The peculiar rock formation called 'Kalikatsou' at the bay's edge is a Patmos landmark. Excellent accommodation options are here, including Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa.
Lambi Beach
A northern beach known for its extraordinary concentration of colored pebbles — deep reds, blacks, greens — that occur naturally here and nowhere else on the island. A geological oddity that is genuinely worth seeing.
Lipsi Island (day trip)
The small island of Lipsi, 40 minutes by ferry from Patmos, is the kind of place that still exists in imagination: a handful of tavernas, a turquoise bay, fewer than 700 permanent residents, and a complete absence of urgency.