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. 

Knock on the blue door below the Monastery, and you'll find Katerina Mourati at work. Her atelier is filled with expressive painting, delicate embroidery, sculpture, handmade jewellery and artworks that have earned a cult following far beyond Patmos, and she's often there to welcome visitors herself. You can also spot her curation of works in guesthouses around Patmos, her silk-paper artworks are displayed at Leda Space, while her painted wooden castings adorn the walls of Pagostas. 

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. 

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.