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Maria81 Says: The Doric temple was most likely built in 6th century BC (although the exact date it was built is not known), and is not the biggest or the most fanciful of the ancient temples. The structure is very simple, with 36 Doric order columns. Besides being the cult centre of...
MITNIC Says: Sanctuary of Poseidon on Poros Of the Archaic temple in the sanctuary of Poseidon, only the foundation ditch is preserved. The temple was built in the 6th century B.C. The stoas of the Agora and the Bouleuterion were built gradually during the 4th and the 3rd centuries B.C....
Christianne Says: The landmark of Poros is the Clock Tower, built in 1927.It is the highest point of the island and to visit it needs a bit of climb.Unfortunately, we didn't visit it because it was a really hot day and we chose to go the beach.
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...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The landscape of the Poros Island is very hilly and mountainous. The highest peak is the Vigla (about 360 m) in the west-central part of Kalavria. At the top of the highest hill of Sferia where Poros town is situated you can see the clock tower and that is the symbol for...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: At the center of the town you can find the Archaeological Museum. It is situated at the Korizis Square and holds items from the Sanctuary of Poseidon, as well as other pieces from sites nearby. The museum was constructed in the 1960's, in a plot donated by the Koryzis...
Galatas - Peloponnese mainland.
suvanki Says: Regular water taxis and caiques cross this narrow channel which divides Poros from the mainland. Apparently many visitors take the 5 minute crossing to Galatas, then head for the nearby beaches of Aliki or Plaka, or hire a bike from a shop on the quayside, to explore the...
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...
Restaurant of Giorgis ship: Lunch accompanied with Greek music
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Our cruise included a lunch onboard. It was very enjoyable because it was delicious and accompanied with the live music. When we went onboard Giorgis ship in Pireaus we received red and blue cards which showed us when we had to have a lunch (for the first time or for the...
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...
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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.
Written Jul 9, 2007
Christianne Says: From Pireaus to Poros, there are daily Ferry Boats. The trip lasts about 2h 15min.(Hellenic Seaways,Nova Ferries.)There are also flying dolphins. The trip lasts about 1h.From Galatas (Peloponnese) to Poros, during the summer period there are boats every half hour.
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...
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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 it lasts only a few hours. When the cruise ships depart life in the town come to a standstill and the tourists who stayed there for a day or more may enjoy its real Greek nature and a heaven for relaxation. They have a real chance to experience the authentic Greek island lifestyle I think.
Written Feb 24, 2008
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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 transporting people from Poros to Galatas all day long.
Galatas is therefore perfect to start excursions to the Argolda peninsula from.
Written Feb 24, 2008
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf. It is located at a distance about 50 km south from Piraeus and separated from the Peloponnese by a 300-metre wide sea channel. The ancient name of Poros was Pogon.Its surface is about 30 square...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Poros actually is not an island, but two islands, and at the same time – it almost isn't an island at all. It is separated from Argolida by narrow channel with width of 300 meters. The view at this mini-Bosporus bewitches almost everybody. Poros consists of two islands:...
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...
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......
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...
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......
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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