Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros means "crossing", and it is from this that the whole island takes its name. On the edge of this crossing, built in amphitheater form on the slopes of a hill, is the cheerful island town which is the port of Poros and the island's most important settlement. The town of...
suvanki Says: This attractive clock tower, is THE landmark in Poros, situated high above the harbour. It was built in 1927, and can be seen for many miles around.The bell rings hourly, on the hour.In summer , I should imagine that it could be quite a climb for some. For me, in March, I...
To Perasma (The passage): Local dishes perfectly cooked!
aakunz Says: Situated on peaceful setting, on the square of Aghios Georgios Church, this decent restaurant will turn out to be Poros' favourite restaurant. In contrast to those restaurants accross the picturesque port of Poros whose aim is to attract the foreigners, this small restaurant...
dimilag Says: Ekati is located at the onshore road of Poros, in Pounta, after taverns and bars, the way going for the Poro's discos, at the island's exit. Inside the club the place is nice with island decoration, enjoy the latest Greek hits, which nicely integrate with old goodies.
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros is situated at the distance of almost 50 kilometers from Piraeus. You may get to it by four ways:1) by ferry: 8 times a day for 6,5 Euro (2 hours and a half). 2) another way by high speed Dolphin 6 times a day for 13 Euro (1 hour). 3) if you don't like sea journeys you...
Ferries/ Flying Dolphins From Poros
suvanki Says: From Poros ferries leave for the 2.5 hour journey to Pireaus, stopping at Methana (mainland) (60 mins ) and Aegina (1.5 hours) Check the blackboard for departure times. 2 daily ferries leave for Hydra (1 hour)1 daily ferry to Spetses (2 hours)Flying Dolphin (Hydrofoil)5...
Souvenir shops: Shopping in Poros
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros has an impressive variety of goods to offer shoppers, from top designer labels and exquisite jewelry to fine antiques and high quality leather goods. Tourist shops you find at Poros port, and are open 9 am-10 pm. 7 days the week.I've bought only a small souvenir to...
Cosmopolitan touristic atmosphere
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: When the cruise ships arrive and the port fills with tourists from all over the world, for a few hours Poros town generates a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The tourists are getting into this trap as the usually do when visiting such places for a short period of time.But...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros is often used as a base for visiting the nearby attractions on the mainland, including Epidaurus, and the lemon groves of Limonodassos.Galatas is located on the mainland, about 300 metres from Poros. Crossing to the mainland is easily done by the dozens of taxiboats...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: As almost always I was interested most of all in the historic background of the place. The most interesting for me was an evidence of Greek-Russian military cooperation in the XVIII and XIX centuries. In 1770 when Russia and Turkey were at war, the Russian Navy flotilla...
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The beautiful neoclassical, light blue painted clock tower was built in 1927 and stands on the highest point of the city, visible from every part of the town...
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Q: Hey guys, I'm going to go on a one week vacation to some greek island this summer and the ONLY possible week is 1st week of...

A: I think the best beaches (quiet) and islands (quiet) in Greece are in the Dodecanese group. Lipsi, Leros, Kalymnos etc
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I've got some interesting experiences in Poros Island. I'd love to share with you the 19 tips I've written, the 22 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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One of the smaller Greek Islands

The headline news on March, 13: The Greek cruise ship Giorgis has suffered a ship-wreck at the Poros Island with 280 passengers (among them 56 Russians). It was my ship in November of 2007......
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A common word about it: just beautiful!

Poros is a small (31 square km) and picturesque island not far away from Athens -32 nautical miles south of Piraeus- and easily accessible even by land, just 5' by ferry from Galatas, the nearby town...
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Poros is a green island with an area of 33 square kilometers, a shoreline of 42 km. It is situated in the south-west of the Saronic Gulf, opposite the Argolid in the Peloponnese. The island town of......
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Poros island is located 31 Nautical miles South of Peraeus, very close to Argolida in the Peloponesse, separated only by a very narrow channel. Approaching the island from the sea provides an...
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