Patmos-born Benetos is at the helm of Benetos Restaurant in Sapsila, a quiet village between Skala and Grikos. Having transformed his family home into an intimate restaurant, Benetos serves Greek classics with a modern twist, using herbs and vegetables grown in the allotments he owns across the island. With just fourteen tables, the restaurant fills up quickly during the summer season, so it's best to reserve a table well in advance.

Set just beyond Chora’s central roundabout, this house from the Patmos Heritage collection takes its name from the little chapel beside it. Two independent buildings frame a pebble-stone courtyard, while the rooftop terrace opens onto sweeping views of the sea, the Monastery and Patmos’ iconic windmills. Sleeping two to five guests, it works equally well for a couple or small family. The Konstantinidis family, who have restored and cared for these historic mansions since the 1960s, have kept the antique furnishings and traditional layout remarkably intact, preserving the character of the house rather than over-restoring it.

Three 1799 buildings have been cleverly joined into one 500-square-metre Chora house by designer Leda Athanasopoulou, who brought the ruins back to life. Inside, Greek pottery becomes lamps and antique copper trays turn into basins. Three master bedrooms, two twins and two studies sleep six to eight guests, while 83 square metres of terrace look out towards the island’s windmills.

Economou sits on Chora’s front row, just a few minutes’ walk from the Monastery of St. John. Once the formal residence of the monastery’s financial advisors, the house retains its original double entrance at the foot of the steps, alongside a garden door leading to a private outdoor dining area. At 320 sqm, it offers two master suites and a single bedroom for five guests, or up to seven with the sitting room’s day beds. Large windows and front-facing views give the house an airy, spacious feel, while the layout allows couples or friends to enjoy their own space.