A welcome surprise on an island better known for monasteries than contemporary art, Kapopoulos Fine Arts brings museum-worthy works to the heart of Patmos. Part of one of Greece's leading gallery networks, the space showcases a curated edit of established names and emerging local talents, with a programme of rotating exhibitions that gives you another reason to wander through Skala. 

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.