rhetor Demosthenes committed suicide to avoid the capture from his enemies. Also Poros contributed a lot during the Greek War of 1821 and was the base of the Greek Navy. Poros has abundant natural beauty and tourists find pine trees all over the island, which provide its natural green cover.
 The ancient temple of Poseidon and the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi are two historically important landmarks of Poros island. The Archeological Museum displays artifacts excavated from the temple of Poseidon, the ancient town of Troezen in Peloponnese and other nearby sites. The main town is a beauty itself. The classical Venetian buildings are amphitheatrically placed towards the seafront and make a spectacular view when ferries approach the town from the sea.
Poros island has sandy and pebble beaches and most of them are located on the southern coast of the island. They are calm and protected from the high tides in the sea. The pine trees extend to the beach and make it an idyllic setting for tourists to sunbath and cool themselves under the shade.
Most popular beaches of Poros island are Askeli, Mikro Neorio, Megalo Neorio and the Love Bay. Many other small coves can be found all around the island. The large beaches are organized with water sports, hotels, taverns and other tourist facilities, while the small coves are ideal for some privacy. |
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