Greeka.com: Poros Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

Villages: Amazing in every sense

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

A amazing town! I have no words to describe it!! Great buildings, beautiful squares and statues all over it, the best Greek food! I enjoyed so much my weekend on Poros that I look forward to go back soon. The mermaid at the waterfront was so lovely and innocent, I have taken more than ten photos of this single statue. Walk and walk all through the town and experience every corner of it.

General: The best holiday

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

We have just returned from Poros Island and have to say that it was the most relaxing holiday I have ever experienced. The locals are extremely friendly and the views spectacular. As we travelled independently from the UK it was alot easier than we had anticipated. We will certainly return again.

General: Do not spoil it

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Poros is a magical place from lovely beaches, to pretty little streets in Poros town, friendy locals and wonderful restaurants, All that anyone needs to have a perfect holiday. To my mind, Neorio is the best beach. Poros is ideal for walking around. You don't necessarilly need a car, except if you want to explore its mountainous inland. Just be careful not to spoil this tiny island, leave it as...

General: Peaceful and quiet

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Hello, my name is Carrie Shankle, I�m from USA and I�m 31 years old. I�ve visited up to 10 countries and in the summer of 2007 I visited Greece and the island of Poros. I arrived to the country by plane with a regular flight and by speed boat to the island. The trip was very good with no delays. I expected it to be quaint and beautiful, and it really was. A place you can call peaceful and qui...

General: Crowded waterfront

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Poros is something like Egina, which was the first island we visited: a small port with a nice water front full of restaurants and shops, narrow streets with white houses behind the crowded water front, very hot weather, very good greek food, friendly, smiling local people. Generally I'd give it a 10! Very good tourist infrastructure, local transport, reasonable prices. What else could you need...

General: Just try it and enjoy it

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

The Island of Poros is a magical place from lovely beaches (Neorio), to pretty little streets in Poros town, to friendy locals and wonderful restaurants and food, all that anyone would need to have a perfect holiday. I had been invited out to a wedding, sometimes there were 30 of us eating in local restaurants, sometimes 13 and occasionally only 2 of us, but everywhere we dined the food, servic...

General: Covered in trees and nice beaches

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Hello, I'm from the USA and I'm 53 years old. I arrived on the island of Poros by boat with Flying Dolphin. The trip was very good with no delays. The reason I went to this island is because I considered Poros to be a logical choice since it was close to Athens The Island came out as expected without any surprises or disappointments. I really liked the area and the beautiful landscapes. It...

General: The local people were extremely kind

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Hi, my name is Carrie Shankle, I'm from the USA and I'm 31 years old. In the summer of 2006 I visited Greece and the island of Poros. I arrived to the country by plane with a regular flight and by speed boat to the island. The trip was very good with no delays. I expected it to be quaint and beautiful, and it really was. A place you can call peaceful and quiet. The landscapes were great, an...

General: Very laid back atmosphere

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Nationality: American
Age: 31
Countries visited: >5-10
The trip: I took a boat to get to the island short and sweet trip.
Reasons for going to Poros: I did a little research on the internet to get information about Poros
Idea of the island/area before arriving: Expected it to be quaint and beautiful
- Island/area: 9/10
- Landscapes: 9/10
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General: Poros 2006 - Love it!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

A very quick boat ride from Piraeus (50 minutes) to the island port.
The island is very green and the vistas truly compliment the fantastic views of water and sky.

http://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/hotels/poros-new-aegli/index.html view the hotel

The New Aegli Hotel is located about 6 minutes ride from the port. Situated in a gulf like setting right on...

Excursions: Just a few of ideas of days away from the island

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

For an easy few hours away from the island, take either the car ferry or one of the many small boats across to the mainland and the village of Galatas, here you will find another real working town, where there are many local shops, nice cafes and tavernas.
If you want to venture further, again on the mainland there is Lemonadasos (lemon grove), to get there it is best to get a taxi from ...

General: Poros Island

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

I have known this island for over 20 years, it does not have the best beaches, the best nightlife and has many tacky tourist shops BUT it has a real charm all of its own, walk 10 yards back from the hustle and bustle of the main road and walk into the peace and quite of a real living Greek village, full of people just getting on with their lives. Take a morning to sit in one of the many cafes o...

Beaches: My own view of the beaches

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Not the best beaches, most sand is imported, but they do have great water.
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF JELLYFISH
Russian bay offers good swimming, a taverna and is a family beach.
Love Bay feels funky and is in a great location.
Nerion has the feel of a town beach with a range of tavernas and accomadation nearby and its own watersport centre.
Canali beach has tavernas ...

Food: Tavernas on Poros, a personal view

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

I not had a bad meal on Poros but here is my list of favorites:-
(In all of these tavernas try their own locally produced Retsina or wine)
KARAVALOS (the Snail), located in Poros town, all year round family run taverna offering great food with a great atmoshphere. Try any of the great starters, the village sausage and of course, the snails.
DIMITRIOS BUTCHER SHOP TAVERNA, i...

General: Oasis of peace and beauty

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT

Last summer I made a round trip on all the islands of the Argo-Saronic. I had already been to Hydra, which I really like, so I decided to stay longer on Poros where I had never been.
I rented a room in Poros Town and I enjoyed five days of complete relaxation. I visited various traditional mountainous villages as well as some lovely fishing ones. I walked around the streets and alleys of...