With a nod to Patmos's laid-back, rock-and-roll spirit, Thalami Creative Bar is filled with music-inspired touches, including a David Bowie corner featuring a framed white shirt said to have belonged to the legendary artist, a framed tribute to the Jackson 5, and baskets overflowing with vinyl records. Outside, the bar blends seamlessly into the island's iconic whitewashed streetscape, with a healthy scattering of tables and chairs on the terrace. Inside, owners Giorgio and Maria expertly mix cocktails and gin and tonics while pouring from a thoughtfully curated wine list, all set to an outstanding soundtrack of 1970s and 1980s classics.

Painter, Andreas Kalatzis has his workshop on Patmos which doubles up as an open, exhibition space, crafting space, and inventive haven. His woks consist largely of brightly coloured, abstract figures and are exhibited in a white-painted wall, paint-splattered floor, and art-cluttered space. 

Located in Chora’s oldest quarter, this 211-square-metre house dates partly to the seventeenth century, with stone arches and ceilings woven from local astivi cane. Island-born designer Leda Athanasopoulou added bold colour, bespoke lighting and a few clever touches, while keeping the original floors, cement tiles and antique shutters intact. One master and two double bedrooms sleep four to six, with four outdoor spaces to choose from – including a sunset-facing front terrace and another overlooking Prophet Elias Monastery.

Patmos is the island where Saint John is traditionally believed to have written the Book of Revelation after receiving his visions in the Cave of the Apocalypse. The monastery dedicated to the disciple was founded in the late 10th century and is now a Unesco heritage site. Clustered around its fortified walls is the enchanting medieval village of Chorá – a maze of whitewashed houses, winding alleys, and hidden courtyards.