Skála
in Dodecanese of South Aegean, Greece

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.322 and 26.543 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 19' 19" and E 26° 32' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:58 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:53 am and 5:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Skála

Skála in Dodecanese (South Aegean) with it's 1,747 habitants is a city located in Greece about 161 mi (or 259 km) east of Athens, the country's capital town.

Current time in Skála is now 02:58 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Skála, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Leros Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Greece is The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), South. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Patmos, Leipsoi, Fournoi, Agia Marina and Agios Kirykos. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa

Address
1,7 mi
Grikos Bay
855 00 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Skala

Address
0,2 mi
Patmos
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nicolas Studios

Address
0,7 mi
Skala
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Silver Beach

Address
0,9 mi
Grikos Bay
855 00 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


9 Muses Exclusive Apartments

Address
1,6 mi
Loukakia
855 00 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Byzance Hotel

Address
0,0 mi
Skala
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blue Bay Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Skala
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Asteri Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
Skala Patmos Island
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Panorama Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Grikos
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 8:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Petra Hotel And Suites

Address
1,6 mi
Grikos
85500 Patmos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Скала и ниша из резаного камня - декор двора / Skala and niche made of cut stone - decor for yard

Published: March 22, 2015
Length: 41:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Каменный успех - дома из камня

http://stone-century.com/


the port of Skala seen from Chora, island of Patmos, Dodecanese, Greece

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 45:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Septimiu Catona

the port of Skala seen from Chora (outside the Monastery of St. John), island of Patmos, Dodecanese, Greece.


Skala Hotel Patmos

Published: September 01, 2013
Length: 05:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Patmos Samos


Skala Hotell, Harbour

Published: September 01, 2013
Length: 45:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Patmos Samos


Patmos island, Greece

Published: March 11, 2010
Length: 20:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Georgios Georgiou

Ferry IERAPETRA L. leaving the port of Patmos island, Skala, on March 3, 2010.


video2.mov: 2012-10-30 Island of Patmos Greece

Published: October 30, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steve Ray

See the entire trip at http://www.everytrail.com. We docked in Patmos and toured the Cave of the Revelation where Jesus appeared to St. John and the result was the last book of the Bible which...


Adventures In Greece - 1996

Published: May 03, 2011
Length: 01:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: George Hastings

Trip to Athens, Mikonos, Rhodes, Patmos, Santorini.


The Truth: UFO's Are Controlled By Fallen Angels and Demonic Beings

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 23:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DARTH KING

THE TRUTH: UFO's Are Controlled By Fallen Angels and Demonic Beings and They are Fighting A WAR While Using Your Mind Is A Spiritual Battleground!!!! On June 24, 1947, Kenneth Arnold started.


Древняя архитектура: монастырь Иоанна Богослова в Греции (ч. 2)

Published: March 31, 2015
Length: 32:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Каменный успех - дома из камня

http://stone-century.com/


Каменная кладка на глине / Masonry on the clay

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 32:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Каменный успех - дома из камня

http://stone-century.com/ Кладка камня на глину прочнее, чем кладка на бетонный раствор - в этом я уверен! Вы согласны?...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Monastery of Saint John the Theologian

The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian (also called Monastery of Saint John the Divine) is a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 in Chora on the island of Patmos. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site. It is built on a spot venerated by both Catholics and Eastern Orthodox as the cave where St. John of Patmos had visions. In 2012, 40 monks reside there.

Located at 37.3092, 26.5481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Byzantine sacred architecture, Greek Orthodox monasteries, Christian monasteries in Greece, World Heritage Sites in Greece, Christian mystics, Christian monasteries established in the 11th century, Patmos, Buildings and structures in the South Aegean

Cave of the Apocalypse

The Cave of the Apocalypse is situated about halfway up the mountain on the Aegean island of Patmos, along the road between the villages of Chora and Skala. This grotto is believed to mark the spot where John of Patmos received his visions that he recorded in the Book of the Apocalypse (Revelation). In 1999, UNESCO declared the cave a joint World Heritage Site together with the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian.

Located at 37.3144, 26.5447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Greece, Christian mystics, Patmos, New Testament places, Visitor attractions in the South Aegean

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Scala, Skála, Σκάλα, Skala