Location: Poros
Top Things to do in Poros
Top 10 Things to do in Poros, Greece
Poros (Greek: Πόρος) is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf, about 58 km (36 mi) (31 nautical miles) south from Piraeus and separated from the Peloponnese by a 200 m (656 ft) wide sea channel, with the town of Galatas on the mainland across the strait. Its surface area is about 31 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and it has 3,780 inhabitants. The ancient name of Poros was Pogon. Like other ports in the Saronic, it is a popular weekend destination for Athenian travellers.
Restaurants in Poros
1. Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Filippatos
Getting up to the Clock Tower may catch your breath a bit, especially in summer, but it is definitely worth it ! The view from up there is stunning and beautiful, since you have an overview of Poros, Galatas and the surrounding seascape.
2. Love Bay (Limanaki Agapis)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By Chris R - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
Love Bay is beautiful with deck chairs you can hire, and nice warm sea. It gets taken over 1 day a week by the 18-30 group. We stay just down the road so all the girls and boy parade past our apartment, sober when they go drunk when they return, two naughty people decided to have sex on the beach outside our room, not good really and insulting to the Greek People, the coastguard had a red face when she had to go and tell them to get dressed quick. Shame it was two kids who found them. Respect should be shown
3. Askeli Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By Julia P - Maldon, United Kingdom
Staying at studios nearby we walk down a hill and bam there is the beach! To the right of the jetty is a small sandy beach with no sun beds or umbrellas (bring your own) and no waitress service, this is flanked both above and on the right with private beaches/beds attached to the hotels nearest them. To the left of the jetty are beach subbed and umbrella catered for by the relevant restaurant above on the road. Most beds are free but some expect you to commit to buy drinks and snack to 4-7 euros per person per bed. Which on a super hot day is not hard to do and is so convenient with waitress service! Beach itself is mainly pebbly but we bought beach shoes to wear in the after and it was fine. Kids have been having the best time this week. Umbrellas are a must tho as the sun at peak times is blistering! 33-37 degrees for us this last week. Lovely med style views and water (v. Salty!) which frankly are what I'd expect in much more expensive locations and there are plenty of luxury yachts around so we can all dream.....!!
4. Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Medieval monastery located on a mountain overlooking the surrounding countryside: features a spectacular lookout point as well as a collection of rare religious icons.
Reviewed By ClaytonsDSLB - York, United Kingdom
Visited in the morning, a very small church and monastery, found the whole area very cooling and peaceful, went in long-sleeved shirt and shorts and the lady's the same but still covered up with the shoals provided, great little history book available for 5 euros well worth the donation. Small café just near the bus stop for refreshments.
5. Poros Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By gillandjohn2015 - Long Itchington, United Kingdom
It is the last of September and we are sitting looking over a beach which is pebbles but has some sand at either end.The temperature 25 degrees it is perfect blue sky yet again.
With an 11 months old granddaughter it is paddle .swim make sandcastles and then shade for an ice cream and well deserved beer.
Several restaurant s still open and look inviting .
Real place to relax and watch the world go by!
6. Monastery Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Joyce H - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Took a taxi to Monastery beach- charged 7€ instead of 4. Beautiful views with the pine forest as a backdrop.1 snack bar and waitress service to the beach but there but no wifi.
.This beach is very popular for families and young children. I'm glad I visited this beach but for me I prefer Askeli beach.
Climbed the rocky path to the bus stop to avoid the long road around and getting ripped off again.
7. Monument to the Fallen Heroes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Travelin M - Del Mar, California
We saw this monument in the center of town as we were walking through Poros town to the fallen soldiers in wars back to early 1900s. It has a nice barrier around it to protect it and can't be missed as you walk through the small village.
8. Temple of Poseidon
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 116 reviews
The temple of Posidon is situated on the northern part of Poros. There are onnly ruins now but it used to be a great temple in ancient times. This is the place where Dimosthenis killed himself.
Reviewed By MuhammadDudha - Dewsbury, United Kingdom
Being someone who appreciates ancient sites this was not only a let down but a heart breaker. Seems the local municipality have abandoned this place to the letter, and to any visitor might look like a bunch of rocks pilled and stocked together.
9. Agioi Anargyroi Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A wonderful chapel situated on top of Poros port. It offers magnificent views of Poros port and Peloponnese. A 360 panoramic view that will make this spot an unforgettable experience!
10. Ekklisia Agios Ioannis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ArBON-boleg - Ekaterinburg, Russia
Белоснежная церквушка Agios Ioannis обладает греческой скромностью и простотой. Старые и покосившиеся детали фасада только дополняют трогательный образ. Считается, что именно с этого места на вершине скалы с середины 15 века и начала свое развитие столица острова. От церквушки открываются интересные панорамы на городок. Рядом стоит еще одна церквушечка Panagitsa (тоже беленькая и старинная) и Часовая башня - символ столицы Пороса.
С уважением, Олег
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