Patmos

Also known as «the island of Revelation» or the «Aegean Jerusalem» since it was in a cave of this island, where Jesus’ disciple, John - exiled in Patmos at the time, upon the order of Roman Emperor Domitianos in 95 A.C- wrote the «Revelation[ Book of Apocalypse]», the last book of the New Testament.  The «Cave of Revelation», as it is called today, is one of the most beautiful caves of Greece and of great historic value.  The island was first inhabited during prehistoric period, while it was a place of exile during Roman period. In 1088 saint Christodoulos founded the Monastery of Aghios Ioannis the Theologos.  The island became really prosperous, while the first manor-houses were built in the end of 16^th and the beginning of the 17^th century and Patmiada School in 1713. Patmos was officially united with Greece in 1848. It extends over a surface of 34 km2, its coastline is 63 km and counts 3,000 inhabitants.

The island of Patmos is famous for where the Apostle John received the Revelation from God. They have a small chapel erected in the hillside on the spot (a cave) where John heard those famous words.

Tinos is also a very quiet and FANTASTIC place to relax. Not busy like Mikonos or other party islands, Patmos is a place to just take in the sun, the food and the sights.

I awoke early to take this shot and was impressed by the clarity of the water (you could see 30 feet down) and the calm reflection on the water.