REACHING PATMOS VILLA SOPHIA 

Conveniently located near Grikos, a picturesque and serene fishing village away from the tourist crowds, Villa Sophia is only a five-minute (3.5 km or 2 miles) car ride away from the Skala Harbor, a seven minute car ride (5 km or 3 miles) from Chora, the island’s center, a 1 km. drive from Grikos and only 150 meters from the sea of secluded Epsimia Bay. Some of our guests enjoy taking walks from Grikos to various locations on the island, which is only 13 km (or 8 miles) long and we will gladly assist you by renting cars and motorbikes, or by calling taxis on any occasion.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PATMOS VILLA SOPHIA 

Since Patmos Villa Sophia is located in an advantageously central, yet absolutely secluded area of the island, you will probably need assistance the first time to get there and we are more than happy to provide you with a full concierge service escorting you from the Patmos Port to the villa, upon your arrival, showing you around the premises and the estate, and answer any questions or needs you may have. As you arrive at the Patmos harbor, our concierge will escort you in taking a left turn and follow the main island road to Grikos, parallel to the sea and offering a beautiful scenic ride.

After less than five minutes, approximately 3.5 km (or 2 miles) from the harbor (and about 1 km. before the Grikos intersection) you will slow down and notice a traffic mirror with various hotel signs next to it, right opposite and across the main road and on the left side, exactly at the left turn for Sapsila Bay and Epsimia Bay.

Two roads start from the mirror, a left downhill one which goes to Sapsila Bay and a right uphill which goes to Epsimia Bay. You will take the right one which goes up towards Epsimia Bay and, after following the asphalt road for approximately 300 meters, you will arrive at a picturesque white chapel on your right.

Immediately after the chapel you take the first right turn, following a cement road leading even more uphill. You follow this road for another 300 meters, pass by a small photovoltaic station and arrive at a wide crossroads facing an iron gate of a large 100 acres estate with olive groves and vineyards.

Right before the gate, as soon as the fence finishes, you turn left and see Patmos Villa Sophia, straight ahead in 100 meters, overlooking the sea.

GETTING AROUND PATMOS

Scooters: these are ubiquitous and cheap to hire, getting you everywhere not covered by buses. Rates from €10 per day for a small scooter
Car hire: for groups or the scooter-averse, cars are also available from € 30-60 per day depending on time of year and car type. Minibus and chaffeur services are also available upon request and at an special extra charge. Car renting during high season in July and August is very difficult, so advanced booking is suggested.
Transfers: Frequent buses link Skála (terminal by ferry dock) with Hóra and Gríkou, less often with Kámbos in the north.

BUS TIMETABLE

FROM 1ST OF JULY TO 31ST OF AUGUST
FROM SKALA TO HORA
a.m 7.40 9.15 11.30
p.m 12.30 1.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 7.30 8.40 9.30
FROM HORA TO SKALA
a.m 8.00 10.00 12.00
p.m 1.00 1.45 3.45 5.00 5.45 8.05 9.00 9.45
FROM SKALA TO GRIKOS
a.m 9.15
p.m 12.30 1.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 9.30
FROM HORA TO GRIKOS
a.m 9.30
p.m 1.45 3.45 5.45 7.40 9.45
FROM SKALA TO KAMBOS
a.m 8.15 10.30
p.m 2.15 6.30
FROM GRIKOS TO HORA
a.m 9.45
p.m 12.45 4.45 7.50
FROM KAMBOS TO SKALA
a.m 8.40 11.00
p.m 3.00 7.00
FROM GRIKOS TO SKALA
a.m 9.45
p.m 12.45 2.00 4.00 4.45 6.00 10.00
BUS TIMETABLE FROM 1ST OF JULY TO 31ST OF AUGUST
FROM SKALA TO HORA
a.m 7.40 9.15 11.30
p.m 12.30 1.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 7.30 8.40 9.30
FROM HORA TO SKALA
a.m 8.00 10.00 12.00
p.m 1.00 1.45 3.45 5.00 5.45 8.05 9.00 9.45
FROM SKALA TO GRIKOS
a.m 9.15
p.m 12.30 1.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 9.30
FROM HORA TO GRIKOS
a.m 9.30
p.m 1.45 3.45 5.45 7.40 9.45
FROM SKALA TO KAMBOS
a.m 8.15 10.30
p.m 2.15 6.30
FROM GRIKOS TO HORA
a.m 9.45
p.m 12.45 4.45 7.50
FROM KAMBOS TO SKALA
a.m 8.40 11.00
p.m 3.00 7.00
FROM GRIKOS TO SKALA
a.m 9.45
p.m 12.45 2.00 4.00 4.45 6.00 10.00

On Patmos it is rather easy to find a car to rent as there are several professional car rental companies, all easily accessed from Patmos Villa Sophia.

The only time of the year when it may be difficult to find a car is August, so be sure to make your car reservation early and not at the last moment. You can easily make a car rental reservation via email, fax or telephone.

Renting a car or a moped is definitely a good idea so you can explore the various beauties of the island on your own.