Every tourist destination has its attractions. However, because every tourist is different, these attractions have greater or lesser value. In this series Gary’s gives his reasons for traveling to a particular place. Hopefully some of his thoughts will entice you to consider adding this particular place to your itinerary. The entire series is being categorized under the heading, “Spotlights.” You may find more about these locations in the archives of this website, under headings such as, “Great Places,” “Things to Do in,” “Best of,” “Top 10” and “Places of a Lifetime.” In addition, there may be “Walking Tours” of these places available for purchase on the website for the low price of $1.49 each.

Patmos is one of the northernmost Greek islands. It is very close to the Turkish mainland and is a popular cruise ship port. The island is most often associated with St John the Theologian who is credited with writing about the Apocalypse, the end of the world according to Christians. Include a visit to Patmos when in Greece for at least the following reasons:

1. The Monastery of St John lies within a formidable fortress, high above the harbor.

Fortress of St John, Patmos

2. The Monastery itself is a charming spot within the fortress with a lovely church and museum.

Monastery of St John