Patmos is a charming, picturesque and tranquil island. It has a very salubrious climate and a clear atmosphere. Vegetation is limited, coastline is lacy and there are many charming bays and its surrounding islets. The island has 3000 inhabitants, who are divided among Hora, Skala, which is also the main port and Kampos. Patmos is also known as the site of the apocalyptic Revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is now the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island's highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury.
Patmos is a charming, picturesque and tranquil island. It has a very salubrious climate and a clear atmosphere. Vegetation is limited, coastline is lacy and there are many charming bays and its surrounding islets. 
