Patmos, GreeceVillas Xora

Both houses have been built and decorated according to Patmian architecture, from stone with wooden details such as the beds and stairs, made by local craftsmen. The houses are fully equipped and provide great comfort. A variety of terraces at both houses offer alternatives to relax, enjoy the view or have an outdoor meal.

The location is very convenient as a path begins immediately behind the houses and leads directly to the main square of Chora. Here there is a choice of excellent tavernas, café and bars, as well as grocery shops, a bakery and a mini market. The Chora has lovely cobbled lanes surrounding the fortifications of the Monastery. Patmian architecture is renowned worldwide and there are magnificent examples of 17th Century mansions with imposing facades hiding opulent interiors. Guests can enjoy all this atmosphere within a 5 minute walk from the houses.

The double storey layout of both houses provides guests with multiple leisure alternatives and private escapes. There are three sitting areas in each house. All terraces ovelook the Aegean sea, the east part of the island and a small part of the bay of Skala. From these vantage points it is possible to watch ships coming and going. The houses are set in 4000 sqm of land, planted by the owner with a variety of trees, flowers and shrubs that complement the landscape. Both houses have spacious interior and exterior dining areas seating up to 12 people. They are also equipped with teak outdoor furniture as well as with soft pilows that can be placed on the stone outside seating.

The houses are located 0.5 km from Chora where guests will find a variety of restaurants, cafés and bars as well as grocery shops, a bakery, and a mini market. The hospital of the island is 1km away.

The port of Skala is only 4 kms away with a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, a fish market, groceries, a pharmacy and banks, as well as a great variety of tavernas, cafés and bars for nightlife.

Within 3kms drive of the properties or 25 minute’s walk there is Petra beach where watersports, swimming, small boat hire, fishing, sailing and wind surfing or sunbeds to relax are all available. After Petra beach and only a 10 minute walk along the coast, or less than a 5 minute drive there is the village of Grikos, where there is a small sandy beach and a variety of tavernas with very good quality local cuisine.

There are also a number of other beaches within 10 minute’s drive of Skala and excursions can be taken to lovely small islands by regular ferries.

In general there are splendid walking opportunities on the island with an excellent network of paths threading through the magnificent scenery.