Poros Excursions

Poros Excursions: Things to do and to see on Poros, Sightseeing, Saronic

Due to its proximity to Athens, Poros attracts many Athenians during weekends, throughout the year and especially during summer time. It is a beautiful, fertile and verdant island, full of pine trees and olive trees, picturesque villages, fine beaches and interesting archaeological monuments.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Poros: Hotels, Ferries, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Of course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Poros offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Poros highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Poros.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map of Poros.

:: Poros Town

Location: In the southern part of the island
Description: The beauty of Poros Town is emphasized by the whitewashed narrow streets and the bright fuchsia, red and orange of the bougainvillea and hibiscus flowers.
Nearest beach: Mikro Neorio

>> Info & Pictures of: Poros Town

:: Poros Clock Tower

Location: At the highest point of Poros town
Description: The landmark of Poros island, the tower is an imposing feature of the town.

>> Info & Pictures of: Poros Clock Tower

:: Love Bay

Location: 50 m opposite of Poros island
Description: Adorable and charming, Love bay is a real paradise on earth with fine white pebbles and sand
Nearest village: Poros town

>> Info & Pictures of: Love Bay

:: Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

Location: 4 km east of Poros town
Description: This old monastery is an integral part of the history of Poros and has a rich heritage displayed within its walls.

>> Info & Pictures of: Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

:: Naval Academy of Poros

Location: In Poros town
Description: The Hellenic naval academy situated in Poros has been the backbone of the naval force of the Greek Armed Forces
First home of the Greek Navy and Summer Palace of King Otto 1 of Greece.

>> Info & Pictures of: Naval Academy

:: Russian Bay

Location: 1,5 km past Neorio beach
Description: The Russian Bay is a famous historical site of Poros for it is the place where the first Russian ships docked to help the Greek Revolution
Nearest village: Neorio

>> Info & Pictures of: Russian Bay

:: Temple of Poseidon

Location: In the northern part of the island
Description: It used to be the center of the Kalaureian amphictyony that functioned as a voluntary “co-operative” for dealing with religious as well as civic issues.

>> Info & Pictures of: Temple of Poseidon

:: Megalo Neorio Beach

Location: 3 km northwest of Poros town
Description: Megalo Neorio is a beautiful sandy beach with shady pine-trees on the south-west coast of the island.
Nearest village: Megalo Neorio

>> Info & Pictures of: Megalo Neorio Beach

:: Lemon Tree Forest

Location: Opposite the port of Poros town, in Galatas village
Description: The thick forest of lemon trees (Lemonodasos) has no parallel in the whole of Greece. Nested between the trees, thre are picturesque watermills that add scenic beauty to the whole place. There is also a wonderful waterfall inside the lemon tree forest.

>> Info & Pictures of: Lemon Tree Forest

:: Bourtzi Islet

Location: East of Poros harbour
Description: Bourtzi is the island fortress of Poros and Galatas town. It was built in 1827 and its external walls are still standing. The tiny islet can be reached by boat from Poros and it is locally said to be infested by snakes.

>> Info & Pictures of: Bourtzi Islet

:: Ancient Troizen

Location: 9,5 km west of Galatas village
Description: It is believed to be the birthplace of the famous Greek hero Theseus. Parts of the city and the ancient and medieval buildings still remain.

>> Info & Pictures of: Ancient Troizen

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