Patmos offers four large bays and several small coves edged with a mix of golden sand and pebble beaches.
Those beaches closer to Patmos are the most crowded but offer a range of watersports, while those east of Kambos Bay are more secluded – perfect for honeymoon couples.
The best beaches in Patmos, include…
Dig your toes into the soft golden sand of this long beach that nestles between rock-strewn hillsides and a picturesque isolated cove.
Go swimming in the crystalline waters, grab a shady spot beneath beachside tamarisk trees or sunbathe on the beach; if you want to bare-all you can join like-minded travellers at the southern end of the beach.
For lunch, dine at the beachfront taverna. Psili Ammos Beach is located on the south-west corner of Patmos, about 10km south of Hora. It is accessible by water taxi from Skala or by bus from nearby Diakofti, followed by a 30-minute walk.
This long and narrow crescent of golden sand shelves into crystalline waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Sunbathe on the beach or relax beneath shady tamarisk trees.
Located just 2km north of the port of Skala, Meloi Beach is a popular local beach with a beachfront restaurant, taverna and a mini-market.
This golden sand and pebble beach faces a sheltered cove of crystalline water perfect for swimming and kayaking.
Agriolivada beach has a taverna and is located 7.5km north of Patmos town.
Unwind on this long crescent of shingle beach that nestles at the end of a valley between rock-strewn hillsides and a shallow tree-fringed bay.
The calm shallow waters are especially good for children and families. Choose from a range of watersports including water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing and kayaking. As the busiest resort on Patmos, Kambos offers sun beds, umbrellas and a good choice of tavernas and hotels.
Kambos is located 11km from Patmos town.
Escape the crowds at this secluded golden sand and pebble beach located just east of Kampos.
The beach is fringed by trees and curves around a small turquoise cove edged with rugged headlands. Relax on the quiet beach and go swimming in the crystalline waters.
Vagia can be reached by water taxi from the port of Skala, by moped or by bus from Kambos followed by a short walk. A small cafeteria sits on a nearby hilltop.
Vagia is located 11km north-east of Patmos town.
Pick your own spot to sunbathe on this secluded golden sand and pebble beach set to the east of Vagia.
Relax in the shade of beachside trees, swim in the crystal clear waters and enjoy a seafood lunch at the nearby taverna.
Livadi Geranou is located 14km north-east of Patmos town.
Renowned for its multi-coloured pebbles, Lambi is a long secluded beach that shelves into crystalline waters perfect for swimming.
A beachside taverna serves fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes.
Lambi is located east of Kambos and around 12km north-east of Patmos town.
Latest update: Best Beaches in Patmos: 2 August, 2022
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