# windmills

Chora is the capital of Patmos, Greece, just about 4km away from the main port of Skala. It’s an easy walk from Skala to Chora and back again, so if you sought out Patmos hotels in Skala, it’s only natural to explore Chora, Patmos. Built high on a hill, here you can walk the winding streets taking in the traditional, whitewashed architecture, as well as a history that includes Saint John the Theologian, who put Patmos, Greece on the map.

Patmos Greece is popularly referred to as the ‘Spiritual Greek Island’ because it is widely believed to be where the Christians’ Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation. Despite being very famous for being a Christian pilgrimage site, it is still a great place to go for a family holiday as its features are capable of captivating different age groups, adults inclusive.