Poros is an island surrounded by greenery and very beautiful. It is located in the southwestern part of the Saronic Gulf off the coast of the Peloponnese Peninsula (where you can make a foray) and is divided by a canal into two parts: the smaller Spheria (where the main city of Poros is located), and the larger Kalavria.

Description and attractions

One of the island’s bays is called Russian (in the 19th century it housed a Russian naval base that helped Greece develop its navy).

Poros is considered the island of the sea god Poseidon. Evidence of this is provided by written sources, as well as the ruins of the temple of Poseidon in the middle of the island. The history of Poros is no different from the history of other islands of the Saronic Gulf. Together with them, Poros took part in the national liberation war of 1821 and in 1830 became the first naval base in Greece.

Poros is a good place to relax at any time of the year. Anyone who has been here once will definitely return here later, finding here everything their heart desires!

Don't forget to visit:

Ruins of the Temple of Poseidon
Archaeological Museum
Convent of the Life-Giving Source ("Zodokhu Pigis").
lemon forest
Trizina area (where you will be told how to get to Theseus’ Rock, where, according to myths, the winner of the Minotaur hid his cloak and sandals on the eve of his trip to Crete).
"Diavologefiro" is not only the bridge of Satan, but also the notorious gateway to hell.

How to get there

(Area - 33 sq. km, coastline length - 42 km, population - about 4,000 inhabitants)

Communication with Piraeus is carried out daily as ferries, covering the path to the island in 2 hours 30 minutes, and “ flying dolphins", performing the same route in 1 hour. The same vehicles communicate with Aegina, Methana, Hydra, Spetses and Ermioni.


And then the wind caught up with us, or we caught up with it, but the wind was very strong. At sea, the weather changes very sharply, almost every minute.

You can see from these photos how we walk.

Comparison with water in a bottle.

These were the last photos before a small storm covered us, the yacht was thrown 1.5 floors up, and the captain, who went to the toilet, capsized in it))

We had to get dressed and save ourselves in the nearest bay; in fact, we were not alone there)

After waiting out the violence of the elements, we moved on.
In ancient times, Paros was the heart of the Cycladic civilization. It was used for the extraction and sale of white marble. In the 6th century BC. As a result of the war with the Persians, the island came into the hands of the Athenians. But, despite the large number of military conflicts, mining of this rock continues on the island. Thus, according to historians, it was from marble from the island of Paros that the famous work of art was created - the sculpture of the Venus de Milo.
Poros is considered the island of the sea god Poseidon. Evidence of this is provided by written sources, as well as the ruins of the temple of Poseidon in the middle of the island. The history of Poros is no different from the history of other islands of the Saronic Gulf. Together with them, Poros took part in the national liberation war of 1821 and in 1830 became the first naval base in Greece.

Poros is a good place to relax at any time of the year. Anyone who has been here once will definitely return here later, finding here everything their heart desires!
2nd century AD marked by the appearance of Christianity on the island.

From the 13th to the 16th centuries the island was under the influence of the Venetian regime, and in the middle of the 16th century the island was conquered
Turkish troops. And only in the 19th century Paros gained independence.
It consists of two islands connected by a symbolic isthmus-channel. On the canal there is an equipped paid beach with a shallow, but choppy water and an original, unexpected name - Canal. This beach has an open horizon line, but despite all its undoubted advantages, the locals do not like it - there is a cemetery nearby.
There is also a Russian beach and bay on the island. Here in the 18th century the Russian fleet under the command of Orlov was based and the ruins of some buildings remained. The history of three Greek islands is connected with the name of Orlov and the Russian fleet. By the way, there is currently a naval school on the island, but 12 years ago there were warships stationed here. There is a chapel on a small island opposite the beach. The place is beautiful and the beach is ordinary. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for a fee. There is a mini-cafe and an indoor shower.

Poros has its own charm: when you swim up to it and sail away from it, it’s like tiramisu: white walls, ocher roofs, elegant...

As darkness fell, the taverns on the embankment were filled with people, but the cafes, on the contrary, remained empty. Gradually, the public will move from the wicker chairs of taverns to sofas and armchairs in cafes.
What to visit on the island: The ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, the Archaeological Museum, the Convent of the Life-Giving Source ("Zodokhu Pigis"), the Lemon Forest, the Trizin area (where they will tell you how to get to the Rock of Theseus, where, according to myths, the winner of the Minotaur on the eve of the trip to Crete hid his cloak and sandals), “Diavologefiro” is not only the bridge of Satan, but also the notorious gateway to hell.
The island can be reached from the port of Piraeus, from Athens, daily both by ferry, covering the path to the island in 2 hours 30 minutes, and by “flying dolphins”, completing the same route in 1 hour. The same vehicles communicate with Aegina, Methana, Hydra, Spetses and Ermioni.
To be continued.

When you see Poros for the first time, you believe the words of those who have already been here: “Poros is the most beautiful place on Earth.”

“Poros has something of Venice: canals, communication between houses by boats, luxury, idleness, sensual temptation... This is a meeting place for famous lovers...” - the Greek poet, Nobel Prize laureate G. Seferis described the island. Marc Chagall also loved to relax in Poros.

Poros- a small island in the Saronic Islands group. Located in the southwestern part of the bay, 32 km south of Piraeus. It is separated from mainland Greece - the eastern coast of Argolis (Peloponnese) - by a narrow strait. Poros (meaning ford, crossing) is considered an island purely geographically, since it is connected to the mainland by a narrow sandbar-isthmus. The area of ​​the island is 31 square meters. km, the coastline stretches for 42 km. Just over 4,000 residents live here. The island itself is divided by a canal into two unequal parts. In the smaller part, Spheria, is the capital of the island, the city of Poros. Most of it is Kalavria, covered with dense greenery, there are many springs. The sphere is practically a rock of volcanic origin.

The island is connected to the mainland by ferries and “flying dolphins” from the port of Piraeus, on which you can reach it in 2.5 hours or 1 hour, respectively. Sea connections also exist with other islands: Aegina, Methana, Hydra, Spetses and Ermioni.

Poros is a volcanic island, with dense vegetation, hills and picturesque bays. One of them is called Russian, since in the 19th century. it housed the naval base of the Russian fleet, which helped Greece in the formation of its navy. The highest peaks of the island are Vigla (358 m) and Profitis Ilias (303 m). The area around them is covered with pine forests. The northern part of the island has several fertile plateaus with extensive vineyards and olive groves. From here you have a magnificent panoramic view of the bay. The Poros Strait, framed by pine trees, olive, orange and lemon trees, is also a magical sight.

Poros - an island of calm, romance and pleasure, overgrown with pine trees that reach the most secluded shores and sandy coasts, and endless lemon groves. The hallmark of the island is its windmills, the energy of which the inhabitants have used since ancient times.

The people of Poros, like all the islands in Greece, are spontaneous, hospitable, with a sense of self-worth.

The main city of the island is Poros, built as an amphitheater on the Sferia Peninsula, right on the seashore. A labyrinth of narrow, steep streets full of bougainvillea climbs up. The colorful snow-white houses of the city, and indeed the entire island, with tiled roofs look artificial, made of cardboard, like a perfect wedding cake, the top of which is decorated with a sugar clock tower. The first houses were built in 1463 around this tower. In the city center there is the municipality, the Archaeological Museum, and the municipal library. The city port is the main gate of the island. Opposite, on the shores of the Peloponnese, which can be reached by boat in just 10 minutes, lies the famous Lemon Forest, the aroma of which hovers over Poros.

On Poros embankment, 1020 m long, beats the heart of the island's cosmopolitan life. It starts from Stavro and reaches the western pier of the new port. There are numerous cafes, restaurants, taverns, kebab shops, small bars with Greek and foreign music. Here you will also find travel agencies, ticket offices for regular and high-speed ships, pharmacies, clothing and shoe stores, supermarkets and minimarkets, offices where you can rent cars, motorcycles and bicycles, representative offices of all Greek and many European banks. On the Poros embankment almost all day, but especially in the evenings, life is in full swing. It is always full of people walking. The best films of the year are shown again at the Diana summer cinema. Next to the cinema is the Poros Exhibition Centre, where various exhibitions are held throughout the summer. There is also a bus and taxi stop in the center of the embankment. Boats also depart from here to the neighboring islands and to Galata, on the mainland. Public transport within the island operates regularly throughout the day, with buses running every hour and boats every ten minutes.

The island's patron saints are Saint Sergios Bazuevos and Saint Helena Bitelevs.

The island's beautiful natural landscape with pine-covered hills, extensive water sports infrastructure and geographical location make it a particularly attractive destination for a holiday or weekend getaway. It was chosen by lovers of sailing. Every year the international exhibition Poros Charter Yacht Show is held here, which attracts owners of luxurious beauties from all over Europe.

Story

The ancient name of the island is Kalavria. Even in ancient times, it consisted of two islands: Spheria, named after the charioteer King Pelops Sphero, and Kalavria (“kali avra” - good aura, atmosphere). Initially, Kalavria belonged to the god Apollo, who ceded it to Poseidon in exchange for Delphi. Since then, the island was considered the possession of Poseidon.

The sanctuary of the Temple of Poseidon in Kalavria became the center of the Kalavrian amphictyony - a religious and later political federation that arose in the 7th century. BC e. It included 6 more cities: Hermione, Epidaurus, Aegina, Prasia, Athens and Orchomenus. Amphictyony helped resolve disagreements between cities and strengthened trade ties between them. The union reached its highest power from the late prehistoric period - until the 5th century. BC e.

Poros played an important role in the Greek War of Liberation in 1821. There are many monuments from that period preserved on the island. From April 15 to June 16, 1827, it was the seat of the Greek government. In October 1828, a meeting of three European powers took place on the island, which determined the boundaries of the newly created Greek state. The campaign of the allied fleet began from Poros, ending with the victorious battle in Navarino Bay in 1827. The first naval base of free Greece was established in the port of Poros in 1830. In 1831, particularly important historical events took place on the island during the civil war between I. Kapodistrias, the first head of the Greek state, and the inhabitants of Hydra, which led to tragic facts - the blowing up of part of the Greek fleet anchored in the Gulf of Poros. On Poros there is the grave of Captain Frank Hastings, the most famous Englishman-philhellene after Byron, hero of the Greek liberation war. He commanded the first steam-sailing ship, Carteria, to take part in the fighting.

More details

Approaching the island, from afar you see its main decoration - the historical clock dominating the top of the hill, among pine trees and cacti. From here you have an extraordinary view of the port and the opposite shore. The clock was built in 1927.

At the northwestern exit of the city is Progymnastirio, the first residence of King Otto of Greece. Today it houses a maritime school. Behind the school stadium there is a small canal that separates Spheria from Kalavria. A winding road between pine trees leads to the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Belt (Panagias Agias Zonis), located in a gorge with plane trees and running water. The church celebrates its day on July 2. Continuing on your way, you come across another one - the small church of the Prophet Elijah (Profiti Ilia). Further, the road goes to the town of Palatya, where the Temple of Poseidon is located.

Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring

The Monastery of the Life-Giving Spring (“Zodocho Pigis”) was built in the 18th century. stands on the slope of a green hill in the shade of tall plane trees, on the banks of a stream running to the sea. The height offers a magnificent panoramic view. The monastery is an example of island monastic architecture. Its main characteristics are calmness, simplicity and grace. At the entrance to the monastery there is a spring famous for its healing properties, from which it got its name. The temple was built in the style of a basilica with a dome and bell tower. Inside the temple there is an impressive carved iconostasis made in Cappadocia (Asia Minor) in the 17th century. and the majestic bishop's throne. The monastery made a huge contribution to maintaining the morale of the inhabitants during the period of Ottoman rule. He had a hard time during the German occupation, when he had to support the inhabitants of the island and life in the monastery itself. The monastery is surrounded by high and strong walls without openings. There are only the main gates and loopholes. Inside the rectangular enclosure are a temple, a Catholic church, family tombs of influential island residents and the Greek admiral Miaoulis. Simplicity dominates the church; the wall paintings are sparse. Open daily from sunrise to 13:30 and from 16:30 to sunset.

Temple of Poseidon

To the northeast of the monastery are the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, built around 520 BC. e. According to mythology, Etra (or Ephra), the mother of Theseus, on her way to Sphere to honor the Sphere after a dream sent to her by the goddess Athena, met Poseidon. At this place she built a temple in honor of Athena Apaturia and named the island Hiera. Since then, apaturias have been held here. The games were of a religious nature and lasted 3 days. The main temple was built of blue Aeginetan limestone in Doric rhythm: a rectangular peripterus with 6 and 12 columns on its sides. The dimensions of the temple were 14.40 m x 27.40 m. It was surrounded by walls and enough galleries along the perimeter. The sanctuary served as a refuge for the persecuted and castaways.

The temple is also famous for the fact that the famous ancient orator Demosthenes is buried here. In 322 BC. e. The great Athenian, fleeing the persecution of King Philip of Macedonia, found shelter in the temple. However, not wanting to fall into the hands of the Macedonians, he eventually committed suicide by drinking poison. Today, little remains of the temple: a strong earthquake in 395 AD. e. destroyed it.

Five kilometers north of the temple ruins, the remains of a Russian shipyard remain. In 1834, warehouses, bakeries and other necessary utility premises were built there to provide food for the Russian fleet stationed in the Aegean Sea. The Russians owned this property until 1900. In 1989, by decision of the Greek government, the Russian shipyard was declared a historical monument due to its great architectural and historical value.

Royal tombs. Homeland of Theseus

3 km from Galata on the road to Trizina lie the Royal Tombs of Magula. These are vaulted tombs from the Mycenaean era. Further along the road, behind Trizina, you can see the ruins of ancient Trizina - the birthplace of the mythical hero Theseus. Archaeological finds from these places are kept in the Poros Museum.

Diavologefiro (Devil's Bridge)

Remote, secluded area with wildlife. This is a beautiful gorge with lush vegetation, full of centuries-old trees: plane trees and oleanders. A small river flows in its depths. Descending from the mountains, in some places it forms small picturesque lakes between huge rocks.

Lemonodasos (Lemon forest)

This is perhaps the most famous landmark of Poros - a vast area covered with a real forest of lemon and orange trees. There are more than 30,000 of them here. UNESCO declared the forest a natural monument. From the top of the hill there is a panoramic view of it. The forest is fragrant with the delicious and dizzying aromas of green lemons and oranges, spreading far around. There are many taverns and windmills scattered among the trees. Although administratively Lemonodasos belongs to Poros, territorially it is located on the shores of the Peloponnese. You can get there by sea taxi in just 10 minutes. The Lemon Forest has always been a source of inspiration for many prominent writers and an ideal place for romantic walks that leave a magical experience.

Bourtzi Fortress

East of the port of Poros, in the Gulf of Moni, near the coast of the Peloponnese, there is a small island of Bourtzi with a small fortress on it. It was built in 1827 by the Bavarian Greekophile K. Eidek to protect the port. You can also get to the island by swimming. From this fortress, the inhabitants of the island controlled the ships coming from Hydra. Today the fortress is uninhabited.

Ancient settlement

In the town of Kavos Vasili, in the north-eastern part of the island, an early Bronze Age settlement was discovered. This is the oldest settlement discovered so far in Trizin. Two buildings with large halls and storage rooms are well preserved. A shipwreck, the remains of which were found several years ago near the islet of Doko, is probably associated with this settlement. They date from the same period.

Modi Island

An important coastal settlement has recently been discovered in the east of Poros, which dates back to the last period of the Mycenaean era (13th century BC). Finds indicate that the inhabitants of the settlement traded with other regions of the Aegean Sea.

Archaeological Museum

In the center of Poros town there is an archaeological museum, open to the public every day except Monday, from 9:00 to 15:00. It presents finds dating from the Mycenaean to Roman eras, from the excavations of the Temple of Poseidon, ancient Trizina, the royal tombs at Magula, Apatia, from Modi and Agios Konstantino in Methani.

In the center of Poros, a must-see is the famous Cathedral of St. George with its beautiful frescoes.

As in all of southern Greece, the climate in Poros is hot, Mediterranean, with mild summers that are slightly cooler than in other parts of Greece. Lots of sun all year round, especially in spring and summer. The temperature does not exceed + 30 o C. The mostly northern winds dissipate the fog over the sea and open a bright and clear horizon, so the atmosphere of the island is always clean. Winters are mild, with little rainfall. The temperature rarely drops below + 15 o C.

Despite the small size of the island, there are many beaches. Almost all of them are located along the southern, forested coast of the island, not far from the city, so they can be reached easily and quickly: by car, bus, bicycle, boat from the port or on foot. Almost all the beaches on the island offer opportunities for windsurfing and other water sports. Poros is most valued for its unspoiled nature and close proximity to major centers of Greece. The island is landscaped and has excellent infrastructure. This is a cozy resort place with an excellent marina, tens of kilometers of beaches (most of them are just tiny rocky bays, but in the north there are also good sand and pebble beaches) for a relaxing family holiday.

Channels

Beach with silky pleasant fine sand. Its advantage is that it can be reached on foot. Located behind the bridge that connects Progymnastirio with Sinikizmos. There are excellent fish taverns right on the water's edge, with wonderful views of the open sea. There are villas with rooms for rent, bakeries and supermarkets.

Askeli

Beautiful beach, quite large, with a beach volleyball court. Located a few kilometers northeast of the port. There are small bars, restaurants and taverns, several hotels, a supermarket and other shops. Mainly suitable for family holidays. Guests can enjoy water sports and interesting nightlife.

Monastiri

It is located east of Askeli, at the foot of the hill, on the slopes of which the monastery was built. This is a quiet, organized beach with crystal clear water and picturesque taverns, next to a pine forest and luxury hotels. Ideal for water sports and spearfishing. Usually not very crowded.

Vanyonya

An organized beach with sand and pebbles in the northern part of the island. Ideal for a relaxing holiday and all types of fishing, especially underwater. This is a real paradise for diving lovers: a sunken city is visible at the bottom of the sea, and you can still see roads lined with stones and the foundations of ancient dwellings.

Rosikos Navstafmos (Russian Gulf)

A beautiful and picturesque bay, with an organized beach. Declared a protected historical monument due to the great architectural and historical value of the site. There is a good anchorage for yachts in the bay.

Opposite the beach lies the islet of Daskalio with a picturesque chapel. Behind it is Gerolimenas, a secluded pebble beach, opposite which is the rocky islet of Petra.

Micro Neorio

Neorio is one of the most beautiful coastlines of Poros. This organized, beautiful sandy beach is located in the west of the island. The pine trees covering it reach almost to the sea. There are hotels, rented rooms, restaurants and a supermarket nearby. There is a water ski school on the beach, there is a water polo area, and all types of water sports. In the evenings you can relax in the Calypso nightclub, on the seashore, surrounded by a pine forest.

Megalo Neorio

It is located almost outside the city limits. One of the most pleasant beaches on the island with fine sand. The beach has a water sports center and excellent seaside taverns.

Filler of love(Love Bay)

A very romantic place where you can enjoy lush greenery, turquoise waters and swimming under pine trees that hang almost directly over the water. The beach is small, so it is almost always crowded.

Perlia

A picturesque beach with many taverns and very nice apartment complexes. Located opposite Progymnastirio, near the town of Poros.

It lies picturesque, which is rapidly gaining popularity among tourists who prefer a quiet and relaxing holiday. There are many beaches in Poros, but we tried to highlight 7 of the cleanest and most picturesque.

  1. Channels

    Beautiful sandy beach Channels Known not only for its cleanliness, but also for its comfort. Here you can have a wonderful day on the sea coast, and in the evening have dinner at one of the local fish taverns.

  2. Askeli

    Askeli– one of the largest organized beaches of Poros. On the snow-white sand there are dozens of sun loungers, a volleyball field and water attractions, bars and shops. Askeli is considered a traditional family beach.

  3. Monastiri

    If you are looking for a quiet but organized beach, we recommend paying attention to Monastiri. There are few people here, but the choice of taverns and good hotels is quite rich. In addition, the beach is surrounded by a beautiful lemon forest - a local landmark of Poros. The most popular activity on this beach is diving and snorkeling.

  4. Vagyonia

    Vagyonia– a paradise for fishing lovers. Located in the center of a large bay, it has preserved natural purity and a landscape untouched by time.

  5. Neorio

    Poros is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches Neorio- a narrow sandy beach surrounded by lemon trees, which in some places grow almost right next to the water. On the beach there are hotels and restaurants, a water sports center, a water polo school and even a nightclub.

  6. Love little Port

    We advise couples and newlyweds to visit the bay Love little Port, whose name speaks for itself. This is a very small secluded beach in the shade of a lemon grove. The shore is strewn with bright golden sand, and there are practically no waves in the calm azure sea.

  7. Perlia

    Perlia– a picturesque beach with many fish taverns and restaurants. Perlia is located near a small port where yachts and fishing boats moor, and behind the beach you will find many good hotels and guest houses.

Why is the island called "move"? What happened to the famous Demosthenes on the island of Poros? What is the participation of the Russians in the fate of the island? The famous Love Bay, nightlife, stunning scenery and endless lemon gardens are a romantic meeting place surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and pine forests.

The name of the island means "moving". This is the name given to the island, located in the southwestern part of the Saronic Gulf, off the coast of Argolis (Peloponnese Peninsula). At the edge of this “transition” there is a cheerful and cheerful city built on a mountain in the form of an amphitheater. This port and main settlement of the island. Poros is an island of stunning scenery with an abundance of low, pine-covered mountains and endless lemon gardens! It is divided by a canal into two parts: the smaller one - Spheria, where the main city of the island is located - Poros, and the larger one - Kalavria.

The island of Poros is located in the Saronic Gulf, literally two and a half hours by ferry from the Greek capital Athens. It is adjacent to two neighboring islands: the picturesque Sfaeria and Kalavria, covered with pine trees, on which the temples of the goddess Athena and the god Poseidon (15th century BC) have been preserved. Poros is the birthplace of the ancient hero Phiseos. On this island, after the capture of Athens by the Macedonians, the famous Demosthenes committed suicide. It is interesting to climb to the top of the mountain above the port, from where you can enjoy amazing views of the surrounding islands and the Peloponnese. The island is famous for its handicrafts.

Poros is a favorite holiday destination for windsurfing fans. There are several stations in the area of ​​Golden Beach and its neighboring bays. One of them (in Nea Chrysi Akti) annually hosts international competitions, which attract surfers from all over the world. There are several hotels nearby, which allows you to combine relaxation and practice your favorite sport.

The island consists of two parts: the town of Poros itself, located on a round rocky island, entirely built up with houses, shops, taverns, and restaurants. Houses painted in pastel colors rise up from the very shore of the sea, and many narrow streets crisscrossing the hill allow you to experience the unique beauty of this island. At night there are bars with music for every taste. At the very top of the island is its symbol - a clock tower. A staircase leads from it down to the embankment itself and the port. Almost the entire population of Poros lives here. The administrative area of ​​the island is connected by a pontoon bridge to the main, wooded part, curved in the shape of a horseshoe. Poros is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and pine forests.

Poros (ancient Kalavria) was considered the island of the sea god Poseidon. Evidence of this is provided by written sources, as well as the ruins of the temple of Poseidon in the middle of the island. It is possible that this circumstance became the reason for the election of Poros as the center of the amphictyony (union), which arose in the 7th century. BC e. and included seven neighboring as well as more distant cities (Hermione, Epidaurus, Aegina, Athens, Prasia (later Argives), Nauplia (later Lacedaemonians) and Minyan Orchomen). Taking advantage of the right of refuge in the temple of Poseidon, Demosthenes hid, fleeing from the assassins sent by Antipater, where he took poison; The Kalavrians buried him inside the sanctuary and erected a monument to him, which Pausanias had already seen.

The subsequent history of Poros is no different from that of the other islands of the Saronic Gulf. Together with them, Poros took part in the national liberation war of 1821 and in 1830 became the first naval base in Greece. Captain Frank Hastings was buried on Poros - after Byron, the most famous Englishman-philhellene, hero of the Greek liberation war, commanded the sailing-steam ship Karteria. The Carteria was the first steam ship in the world to take part in combat operations.

The island's patron saints are Saint Sergios Bazuevos and Saint Helena Bitelevs. The town of Poros occupies the tiny volcanic peninsula of Spheria in the very south of the island, very close to the mainland. There is a good Archaeological Museum right on the coastline, a lighthouse towering above the entire city and a labyrinth of steep narrow streets lined with colorful houses with tiled roofs.

All around there are quite modern resort villages that do not have particularly outstanding beaches, but are very picturesque. Just outside the city limits to the west lies Megalo Neorio, perhaps the island's nicest resort, with a sandy beach, a small water sports center and excellent seaside tavernas. Even further west lies Love Bay with a beautiful sandy beach - unfortunately, very small and always crowded. And behind it begins the famous Rosikos-Navstatmos Bay ("Russian Gulf") with a small beach and a good yacht anchorage.

To the east of the Askeli Canal with its strip of hotels and villas there is a long but also always crowded beach of the same name with another water center. Even further east you can find the monastery of Zoodochos Piii Kalavrios ("Life-Giving Spring", 18th century) next to the island's only water source. Just below is the pleasant sandy beach of Monastiriu, usually one of the less crowded on the island.

Above the monastery, the road runs north, skirting almost the entire island at a respectful distance from the shore at the foot of Mount Vigla (359 m). The area is almost completely covered in pine forest, although there are several fertile plateaus on the northern side with olive terraces, vineyards and magnificent panoramic views of the bay. From the saddle between the two highest points of the island - Figla and Profitis Ilias (303 m), the road descends north past the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon (VI century BC), the entrance to the territory of which is always open. And then the route runs down to Cape Kalavria and the village of Vaionya - the former port of the ancient shrine, and now a beautiful place with eateries and the only beach on the northern shore.

The southern coastline of the island is indented with lagoons and bays. The most famous are Neorio Bay, where there is a water ski resort that attracts athletes from all over Europe; Russian Bay - in the 19th century. it housed a Russian naval base that helped Greece develop its navy. And the famous Bay of Love, framed on all sides by weeping willows, is a place for romantic meetings at sunset.

The nightlife of Poros is calm and measured - tourists can relax in cafes and taverns of the island's capital, enjoying the soft rustling of the waves. On the embankment it is worth noting the abundance of fish taverns and the Sofrano cafe, which serves the best coffee on the island. Aesthetes are recommended to take a boat ride (5 min.) across the strait to Galatas, the nearest city of the Peloponnese peninsula, and enjoy dinner in a fish restaurant, overlooking the island of Poros and its magnificent clock tower!