Explore Poros
Sightseeing
• Poros town is a lovingly preserved historical little town with its buildings protected by cultural heritage laws. In the town there are many neoclassical buildings of dazzling beauty and is built on a hillside. An important landmark is the Clock Tower, built in 1927, and it stands on a hill on the island and is visible from everywhere.
• The Archaeological Museum in the center of townhouses has finds from the sacred temple of Poseidon, the ancient Trizina and other archaeological sites around Poros.
• In the northern part of the island are the ruins of the Temple Poseidon who investigators believe it was built around 520 BC The dimensions of the temple, which is Doric, is 27.4 × 14.4 m. and consists of six columns widthwise and twelve along. Here poisoned with hemlock the orator Demosthenes, having escaped from the governor of Macedonia Antipater.
• Poros was the site of the first naval base in modern Greece, founded in 1827 during the Greek Revolution. The space is still used by the Navy as a training center recruits.
• Mpourtzi is a small island that was built around 1828 in area where the old church of Agios Konstantinos. This island had donated to the monastery resources before 1770 Anthony surfer. Opposite is the famous Lemon Groves, an area with lots of water, lemon and watermills. There are scattered taverns, has panoramic views and inspire great literature.
Around Poros
• Boat excursions: take a lovely ride with Kaiki-boats (traditional motor boats) to one of the tiny, uninhabited islands that surround Poros, or to romantic Aliki beach at the base of the famous "lemon-woods" on the mainland.
• Excursions to the famous archeological sights of Mycene, Tyrins, Tolon, Argos, Epidaurus as well as beautiful Nafpliο, the first capital city of the liberated Greece.
• Excursions by hydrofoil or ferryboat to the well known islands of Hydra or Spetses.
• Reservation of theatre and concert tickets for the summer festival at the famous Epidaurus theater. The Festival is held June to September and includes performances of antique Greek tragedies (in modern Greek language) as well as concerts of classical music and Greek folklore.
Beaches
• The Askeli beach, where Poros Thea Villa is situated, is very popular during the summer months. It has many restaurants where you can take a break from swimming and sun. It is ideal for children, since the water is shallow and clear. At the end of the beach there is a big (out)sports center a marine activities where you can try your hand at water skiing or other sports. The beach volley is also popular and there is a special court for this on the main beach.
• The beach Monastery is a bit quieter than the bustling Askeli Bay, and offers an alternative for those who need rest. Walking distance is the Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring, from which the beach took its her name. The beach has a small tavern to enjoy refreshing drinks. There is a local bus to and from the beach, so the access is easy.
• Beach Canali is the closest to the town of Poros. Has shallow and clean waters and is excellent for children. There are several restaurants around.
• Neorio is the second largest beach of Poros. It has many tavernas and restaurants, while the coast is groomed and popular with locals.
• The Love Bay is a lively little cove, despite the fact that space is limited. The water is clean green and there are several pine trees that offer relief from the sun, when needed.
• Russian Dockyard: this beach took its name from an old Russian naval base (ruins of buildings still exist). A small bar offers a break from the sun with refreshing drinks. It is very popular, with many boats and from here you can take water taxi to the town of Poros.
• In the northern part of the island is the bay Vagionia. Access is difficult if you do not have your own vehicle, but you can rent a motorbike or take a taxi. Driving, however, is stunning with panoramic view from the top of the bay watching the endless deep blue. The beach is rocky , however, it is a great place for diving, so do not forget to take your equipment with you. There is a canteen where you can buy drinks and homemade Greek meze.
Favourite eating spots
PAVLOU Neorio +30 22980 22734
EVRIALI Askeli +30 22980 25601
KARAVOLOS Poros town +30 22980 26158
OLGA'S Askeli +30 22980 25750
MELISTAKTO Monastiri +30 697 260 1190 (for coffee & snacks)
PARADISOS Foussa +30 22980 - +30 23419, 6944.53.8531
PLATANOS Poros Town +30 2298 026661
APAGIO Poros Town +30 2298 026219
SIRENE BLUE RESORT Monastiri +30 22980-22741/3
PRIMA SERA Poros Town +30 22980 23080
Other useful contacts
Municipality +30 22980 23089, 22220
Fire Department +30 22980 35535, 35599
Port Authority +30 22980 22274, 22224
Flying Dolphins +30 22980 22977, 23423
Police Department +30 22980 22462, 22256
Public Health Center +30 22980 22600
National Bank of Greece +30 22980 22236
TAXI Poros +30 22980 23003
TAXI Galatas +30 22980 42480
Attica Rent a Car +30 2298 029309
Flying Dolphins (Piraeus) +30 210 4280001
Port Authority (Piraeus) +30 210 4124585
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