Description of the attraction
Grikos is a picturesque coastal town on the west coast of the Greek island of Patmos. It is located in a cozy, famous for its excellent beaches and reliably sheltered from the wind by the islet of Tragonisi, the bay of the same name, about 4-5 km southeast of the main port of the island of Skala.
Until recently, Grikos was just a small fishing village, but today it is one of the best and most popular resorts on the island of Patmos with a well-developed tourist infrastructure. Here you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay - magnificent landscaped beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea, a very good selection of hotels and comfortable apartments, and, of course, excellent restaurants, taverns and cafes where you can relax and fully enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and a genuine atmosphere of cordiality and hospitality of local residents. To the services of lovers of active recreation - various types of water sports, beach volleyball, table tennis and bicycle rental.
To add to the traditional beach holiday in Grikos, you can also go on an exciting trip around the island and explore local attractions. One of the most important shrines of the Orthodox world - the Monastery of St. John the Theologian and the famous cave of the Apocalypse in Chora - where, according to legend, the revelation known as the "Apocalypse" was written down to John the Theologian, undoubtedly deserve special attention.
In summer, there is a regular bus service to the island's administrative center, Chora and the port of Skala. However, you can get to Grikos by boat from Skala, as well as using a taxi.
