Perhaps the least visible from the islands of Argosaronikos, Poros disadvantage from the proximity of the aristocratic Hydra and Spetses cosmopolitan.
It has, however, his own, unique beauty, disclosed in the eyes of careful observation - those who decide to leave the beaten track of "islands of the weekend" to explore.
The "Bosporus Saronic" as declared because of close cross-straits separating him from the north-east coast of the Peloponnese, has produced natural beauties, including evergreen pine forests that extend up to the beautiful beaches, history, tourism development and picturesque settlements, with neighborhoods that are suitable for endless evening strolls.
As the boat approaches the island's port, the image of the City of Poros, skarfalomenis the hill, with the historic clock to dominate at the top and the colorful neo-classical buildings along the beach, giving the visitors a first taste of the beauty of both eteroklitis .
The wandering in the neighborhoods, Brinia, Mylo, and Punta Kastelli is a journey through time. From the imposing neoclassical harbour to simply double-decker houses with voukamvilies and narrow alleys that lead at the top of the hill, the famous Clock, built in 1927, with a magnificent view of the surrounding area, every corner of the city hides a surprise.
One olanthistos garden, a klefti glance at sea before continuing the road again upwards, a panoramic view of the harbour, a tavernaki the courtyard of the lush flowers. Leave the car somewhere at the port - or, even better, face, in Galata • this city needs to walk.
When ... chortasete roamings in the streets of the mainland, visit the Archaeological Museum in the city - open daily except Mondays from 9.00 to 15.00-to admire the collection of finds from excavations at the Temple of Poseidon and Ancient TROIZINA and then browse the stores with folklore for unique souvenirs, but not xechasteite • time of the sunset return to Watch - the spectacle will compensate for second ascent.
Escaping from the city, do not forget to visit the picturesque coastal villages and Askeli Channel, which collect huge tourist traffic, due to its natural beauty. In the pine-clad region Askeliou in forest Kalafreias, and is the monastery of Zoodochou Source, dating from the 18 th century and is famous for its medicinal properties has said that the water source is located near the entrance.
On the other hand, in the northwest of the town of Poros, the road passes by Perlia, to arrive at two beaches Neoriou and from there at the Russian Nafstathmo, founded in 1834 and was declared historical monument in 1989, for architectural and historic interest showing. Just north, the Harbour of Love is perhaps the most beautiful beach of the island.
The lovers of adventure will latrepsoun possibilities for sports and explorations offered the island. Trails crossing the piney slopes of hills, ideal for hiking and mountain bike, with prize a magnificent view of the Saronic from their peaks, but wealth and water sports-water ski, wakeboarding and windsurfing to name a few-in bays in Neorio and Askeli, if nothing else will not let you click.
In the north-east of the island you can visit the ruins of the temple of Poseidon, dating from the 6 century BC All parathalassioi settlements - and, of course, the beaches of the island-and the Bourtzi island, with its castle built in 1827, is episkepsimoi with boats leaving every ten minutes from the port - another reason to leave for a while the car.
One path is strongly recommended that the crossing of the channel which separates the Poro by Galatas, with one of the boats arriving in Plaka in just 10 minutes, and the visit of the famous Lemonodasous, which counts more than 40,000 trees, particularly at this time, stolizontai by white flowers, offering an amazing spectacle and flooding with the unique aroma throughout the region.
In the middle of the forest, the amazing tavernitsa beside the stream. Do not wait taste challenges: Nostimotati brizola and fries with salad and slice.
At a distance of ten kilometres from the Galata are the ruins of ancient Troezena, home of Theseus and the famous Diavologefyro, an overgrown ravine, filled aionovia trees, which crossed a small river that creates a few points katagalanes lakes, and where it was in antiquity the temple of Venus Nymfias.
Accommodation
Any other despite limited could be described choices residence on the island. Luxury hotels, guesthouses and traditional hospitable lodgings cover every taste and budget. Two of the best choices of residence are as follows.
In Monastir, luxurious Sirene Hotel has 125 rooms, all with private balconies and breathtaking views of the Saronic Gulf. The benefits include a private beach, two pools, restaurant, tavern and land mini golf, and rooms are fully equipped with air condition, satellite TV, refrigerator and safe. Prices for double rooms start at 80 euros.
If you prefer the feeling romantikotero a hostel, go to the Clock, where two traditional island houses nearly two hundred years been renovated to offer an ideal proposal residence to those who seek a combination of tradition with modern luxury benefits. And the name; "Sto Roloi" and "Anemone". Beautiful independent apartments and studio, where time seems to have stopped. Prices start at 50 euros for the studio and reach to 175 euros, while it is possible to rent a week - from 320 euros.
Food and fun
Broadly speaking, it is rather difficult not eat well at Poros. Tourism development has "proikisei" the island with countless tavernas, ouzeri and Taverns, serving fresh fish and seafood, but also exquisite dishes spitikis kitchen.
Extremely steamed would try to "Mourtzoyko" in Neorio, with only 15-20 per person, while very well mezedakia to accompany the wine or ouzo your mezedopoleio behind the cinema in the town of Poros. Ikanopoiitikotati proposal for family meals is also the restaurant Sirene.
For sweets and desserts, do not miss a visit to Vessala, in Punta, while for ... nychtoperpatimata we recommend unreservedly Posidonio Club, with an excellent view of the channel.
