For some of the best views across Patmos head to Profitis Ilias. This tiny chapel is found on top of a hill in the south-western part of Patmos, a relatively easy hike from Chora. Coincide your walk with sunset for some of the most magnificent skies. 

The only winery on Patmos is located on the grounds of a former monastery, and has been restored as a local olive oil and wine producer by Josef Zysiades. Set within a 2-hectare vineyard, the estate features a traditional wine press and cellar dedicated exclusively to producing wines from two Greek grape varieties: Assyrtiko and Mavrothiriko. Beyond winemaking, the estate celebrates the island's olive-growing heritage. An additional 1-hectare grove is home to Koroneiki olive trees, whose fruit is  harvested and pressed to produce premium local olive oil for the island. 

Run by a local farming family, this small taverna in Petra serves traditional Greek cuisine on a leafy garden terrace overlooking the sea. Dolmades come brightened with zesty lemon, pumpkin fritters are paired with a generous helping of tzatziki, and the slow-cooked goat is a much-loved local favourite. While the food is exceptional, it's the idyllic beachfront setting that is the stand out. Stop by after a hike to Psili Ammos beach. 

Built in the style of a traditional Karavoskaro, Agios Nikolaos from Patmos Heritage feels particularly at home among the smaller islands of the Dodecanese. Ask to spend a day around Lipsi and its surrounding islets, where you can swim in turquoise bays before mooring in one of Greece's smallest island ports for dinner.