A top travel advisor shares why this Greek island is perfect for your family.

The islands small population and tight-knit community create a welcoming atmosphere where visitors become part of an extended family.

Children roam freely, whether on the beach or in the picturesque village of Chora.

birds eye view of island coast and blue waters

Breathtaking view of Grikos Bay on Patmos, an island in Greece.Credit:Tuul & Bruno Morandi/Getty Images

Below is my guide to making the most of your family getaway on this enchantingGreek island.

How to Get There

Patmos does not have an airport.

Another tip: Start early in the morning and find shade below the tamarisk trees.

hiking path linked with rocks towards blue water with island in the distance

Panoramic hiking pathway to Psili Ammos Beach.Guido Cozzi/Getty Images

Christos Stergiouis a member of Travel + Leisure’s A-List and specializes in Greece and the eastern Mediterranean trips.

it’s possible for you to create a tailor-made itinerary with Stergiou by contacting him atcstergiou@truetrips.com.

building lined alleyway with traditional Grecian architecture and a stairway covered with blooming tree.

Charming street lined with traditional architecture.Konstantinos_K/iStockphoto/Getty Images