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 Poros
is a small island and is 35,5 nautical miles from Piraeus. Being
one of the most beautiful islands of the Saronic, Poros attracts
many tourists every summer. Beautiful beaches, nice little
houses and mountains with pine-trees present a brief description
of the island. Poros lies just off the east coast of the Argolid
peninsula across a narrow strait which opens out at its western
and into Neorion Bay enclosed by splendid wooded hills.
A
canal divides the island into 2 parts : the major part called
Kalavria, is a limestone ridge rising to 390 m - 1279
ft.; the minor is a volcanic islet called Sferia where Poros
town, the main port, is reflected in the calm waters of the
strait opposite Galatas on the Argolic shore. Its homely character
and its verdant countryside (pine, olive and lemon groves) make
it an agreeable place to stay or from which to make excursions
to the Argolin peninsula : the lemon groves at Lemonodassos
and the ruins of Trizinia, Epidauros, Tiryns and Mycenae.
 Poros Town
The white cuboid houses with jasmin trailing over the trellises
and courtyards, mount the slopes of the promontory towards a
blue painted belltower; from the top there is a view of the
town, the roadstead and the hills of Troizen (Trizinia). A stroll
along the quay opens up a picturesque view of Galatas,
the strait and the roadstead where in 1831 Miaoulis' fireships
set fire to the frigate Hellas which Kapodistrias wanted to
lend to the Russian fleet to punish his rivals from Hydra. In
the typical fishermen's district the cafes and tavernas serving
fish dishes are decorated with naive paintings. The old
arsenal now houses a naval school. The coast road (turn left
after crossing the canal) runs westwards to Russian bay, a 19
C. Russian naval station on a lonely site. From Poros island
you can make daily excursions to Poseidon Temple (6 C. BC) and
Monastery of Zoodohos Pigi.
PLACES
TO MOOR
Poros Harbor - Offers generally good shelter from the
weather. Care must be taken when entering the channel. Make
sure you stick close to the side of Poros and not that of the
Peloponese as there are shallow patches. There is a large quay
located on the North side as well as into the channel. The North
side is far more quieter as there are no bars located on that
side, but can get rough from the wake of the ferries. Fuel and
water are available as well as provisioning. There are several
tavernas and bars in town.
Ormos
Daskalia – This bay offers good shelter for the prevailing
winds. It is also offers a pleasant scenery with its silver
green pines surrounding the bay.
Ormos
Vidhi – There are several coves surrounding the bay which
is located on the North side. The water is a bit murky but it
is due to the fresh water river that runs into the bay.
Beaches
Neorio, Zoodohos Pigi and Bagonia are only few of the beaches
on the island.
Sports
The island is suitable for all kinds of water-sports.
Night Life
Bars and restaurants can be found at the beach of Poros.
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