Top Things to do in Skala
What to do and see in Skala, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Skala, Greece including Chora Patmos, Tourlou, Monastery of St. John, Nunnery of the Annuciation, Walking in Patmos, Moto Leo, Psili Ammos Beach, Giannis Kalogeropoulos Jewel, Cave of Apocalypse, Moto Rent Faros.
Restaurants in Skala
1. Chora Patmos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Brian R - Aarhus, Denmark
Chora huddles at the feet of the magnifiscent Monastary of Saint John. Steep streets, narrow alleyways, quaint shops with everything from the ordinary tourists knick-knack to beautiful artisan work. There are very nice restaurants to be found, too, typically with the very simple and extremely tasty traditional Greek cuisine. The undisputed highlight of Chora must be the above mentioned Monastery, but there are so many surprising sights and views in this very old town.
2. Tourlou
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Tourlou is food wich contains almost every material that you can find in your fridge.So our litlle jewellery shop is based on this idea. We (try to) blend materials, sounds, techniques, ideas and colours to puzzle our pieces.Inspired by the envirnoment of islet of Patmos -where we live- our quote is : Cache your dreams to make them happen.
Reviewed By Corrado d - La magdeleine
Forget the usual souvenir shop selling the same items of other hundred shops! Here you find only unique objects: earrings, broches, necklaces, rings are a joy to admire. Simple materials are exploited in fantastic ways to create small joys. We fell in love with colourful fishes made with painted paper and hanging from the roof with big eyes: impossible to resist, we got four of them. A regret? Yes, to not have bought the gorgeous, majestic octopus displaced in the window: he will make happy another customer!
3. Monastery of St. John
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 518 reviews
Massive stone monastery completed in the 11th century in honor of St. John the apostle.
Reviewed By cymopterus - Salt Lake City, Utah
It was founded in 1088 when the emperor in Constantinople gave the island of Patmos to a monk for the monastery. It is an amazing place overlooking the island. The old church has many interesting frescos and the museum has many treasures given to the monastery over its many years. My favorite was the purple codex, leaves of a 6th century gospel of Mark in Greek. My one disappointment was that the large library with many manuscripts was not open to the public. We took the bus from Skala and returned by bus after walking through Chora and to the windmills. A great morning.
4. Nunnery of the Annuciation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Manuela L - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Spectacular church and view, to visit this monestery, we must put a shirt on, and I must cover my shoulders; very quite and serene atmosphere; extraordinaire flora around, I saw a beautiful exotic flower; nice visit.
5. Walking in Patmos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By babsorama6688 - Atlanta, Georgia
This is the one Greek island that stunned me. I grew up with the Bible, and I am familiar with The Book of Revelation. A desk generally is a desk, but this one had amazing history with it. Don't miss it.
6. Moto Leo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By KMN04 - Mold, United Kingdom
Old fashioned service with a smile. Hired a ATV from Moto Leo and it could not have been simpler and good value for money. A great way to see the island. The shop is a couple of minutes walk from the port up the road that leads to the fort.
Look out for Alex the "port dog" in Skala
7. Psili Ammos Beach
8. Giannis Kalogeropoulos Jewel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By susannaofpatmos - New York City, New York
This marvelous shop is filled with both traditional and modern jewels which are very well priced. Beautiful rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings--fantastic gifts!
9. Cave of Apocalypse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 390 reviews
A beautiful monastery built near the cave where St. John the apostle wrote the Book of Revelations.
Reviewed By lucycan - Minneapolis, MN
Some pretty significant history here. The place is well kept and a nice stop if you are on the island.
10. Moto Rent Faros
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Scott S - Ohio
I visited Patmos with 2 other friends to experience the amazing island where St. John received the Revelation of of Jesus Christ. Just a few hundred yards from the ferry landing is Faros Scooter Rental, and believe me, scooters are THE BEST way to see this incredible island! The roads are very smooth and well-maintained, and there are breathtaking views at nearly every turn. Faros Rental was one of our first stops, and for an incredibly reasonable price, we had our own reliable transportation for the three days we stayed on the island. What an experience! I can't wait to get back with my wife, and when we come, the first place we'll be stopping is the smiling, helpful, and hospitable people at Faros! Thanks for making our experience on Patmos so memorable!
