For a beachfront stay, Erini Luxury Hotel Villas is built right above the idyllic and tranquil Loukakia beach, which is accessible using a dedicated stairway. Situated within three seaview stone villas, these rustic homes also feature modern amenities, such as air conditioning and private pools or jacuzzis. Located in the fishing village of Grikos by the popular Petra beach area, the beachfront-based Onar Patmos features six self-catering rooms surrounding a communal saltwater pool, where BBQ facilities are available for guests to use.
Where to Eat and Drink
Photo: Courtesy of éla
At the port in Skala, Trehantiri Taverna is where the locals go to feast on seafood served in generous portions. Further down the road, you’ll find Ta Souvlakia Tou Pappou for the best gyros and souvlaki, as well as Netia for grilled meat and fries. For Patmos’s famous cheese pie or a sweet treat post-meal, pick up a slice of orange pie at the family-run bakery Christodoulos Confectionery. Moving to the historic center of Chora, Pantheon is where to go for a home-style Greek mezze, serving up classics like dolmades, keftedes, and grilled meat—and while the high-quality cocktails are what you come for at cocktail bar To Thalami, the good music, lively crowd and warm atmosphere fueled by the friendly hospitality of the bar’s gracious hosts George and Maria is why you’ll return every night.
There’s no sign to reach éla, a farm-to-table restaurant and natural wine bar helmed by Sapp and Gruenberg. The restaurant, which is situated on the terrace of a mid-century Patmian cottage overlooking a vineyard and organic farm, is located between Kampos and Lampi beaches. “Just take a left at the wine barrel and follow the flowers,” explains Tess. Here, on 2.5 acres of once-degraded land, the pair has created a lush organic farm, where pinewood tables are scattered around a 300-year-old olive tree, while dishes are prepared over an open fire in an outdoor kitchen using fresh, hand-picked ingredients from the farm. Since its opening in 2021, éla has become a community hang-out for the high-level creatives that frequent Patmos each season, also inviting renowned international chefs, like Cristian Stradaioli and Andrea Borroni, known for their Michelin-starred experience at Table by Bruno Verjus and Piazza Duomo Alba to design seasonal menus using ingredients exclusively sourced from the on-site garden alongside local seafood and meat.
