Poros is a small Greek island in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf and an ideal break from the city, greekcitytimes.com notes in the following travel feature by Maria Petropoulou:
It’s situated only 58 km from Piraeus, which means less than an hour by high-speed ferries, also called flying dolphins.
Poros is comprised of two islands; the smaller Sfairia and the larger Kalavria.
Once you disembark, you cannot help but notice the Clock Tower, which is the island’s landmark constructed in 1927.
Where to swim
Head to Monastiri beach, a small sandy beach close to the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi and Askeli beach, a long sandy bay which is the most popular.
If you want to swim surrounded by pine trees, you can try the Love Bay.
One more beach that lies among pine and eucalyptus trees, is the Megalo Neorio, a bit far from Poros town, but totally worth it if you want to enjoy a dive into green-painted waters.
What to see
Poros has a lot to offer to cultural and archaeological enthusiasts:
The Monastery of Poros lies upon a pine forest and it was established in 1720. The Temple of Poseidon was built in the 6th century BC. The Archaeological Museum in Koryzi Square has a significant interest as it hosts artifacts from the Temple of Poseidon, findings from the ancient Troezene and from excavations in Methana.
Poros still keeps its sense of remoteness, especially when compared to the cosmopolitan Hydra and Spetses. But maybe it’s for the best, as it maintains its authenticity and mystery.
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