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Poros Click on the map to see our photo gallery for Poros. The map requested shows only a limited number of the resorts on the island, if the resort you are looking for is not indicated on the map, please don't give up. If you are looking for a specific resort or place, you may find by browsing through our image gallery that you will find the location you are looking for and a brief summary of the place or image submitted.We hope to give you a good idea about the location, hotels and places of interest to help you make your mind up and find the perfect holiday destination for you. Click HERE to see our image gallery of the island you have chosen. About Poros Poros is a small Greek island-pair in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf, at a distance of about 48 km south from Piraeus and separated from the Peloponnese by a 200-metre wide sea channel. The surface area is about 31sq km and it has about 4,000 inhabitants. The ancient name of Poros was Pogon. Poros consists of two islands: Sphairia, the southern part, which is of volcanic origin, where today's city is located, and Kalaureia, also Calauria (meaning 'gentle breeze'), the northern and largest part. A bridge connects the two islands over a narrow isthmus. Poros is an island with rich vegetation. It has a good road network and adequate touristic infrastructure, what makes it a popular resort for short holidays, as it is easily accessible from Athens. The landscape is very hilly and mountainous. Much of the island is bushy. The mountaintop is in the west-central part. There are creeks and streams along with valleys mainly in the central part, there are mountaintops in the southern, the north-central part along with the eastern part but does not have many streams and valleys. The easternmost point also has a bay. There is also a bay in the northern part called Vayionia.
Around Poros Island Askeli Beach Located on the north east coast of poros just outside and to one side of the village of Askeli is the beautiful beach of Askeli. The beach is a long wide stretch of soft white sand and crystal clear waters. In the village of Askeli there are numerous bars, tavernas and shops. The beach has a number of water sports and caters in the main for families. There is a limited night life in the village to keep the young tourists happy. Kanali Kanali beach is located on the other side of Askeli, this beach is similar to Askeli with soft white sand and crystal clear waters. Local tavernas to the beach come highly recommended. The beautiful sandy beach can be found across the little bridge that joins Kanali with Poros. Try one of the little fish restaurants and take in the wonderful views. Neorio Beach Located just to the north of Poros town it is one of the best beaches on the Island of Poros. The long sandy beach is fringed by pine trees that offer some shade during the day. A variety of water sports can be found on the beach. Tavernas and shops are also available near by. Neirio is one of the largest beach on Poros Island, with many hotels, tavernas and restaurants and bars. The beach is very popular with the locals and has windsurfing and water skiing schools. Megalo Neorio Just north again and easily reached from Neorio beach is Megalo Beach which literally means "big" beach. This beach also has a number of water sports to keep the more energetic of us busy, personally I enjoy just watching. Russian Bay Named after the Russian ships that landed on this beach during the Greek revolution, this bay is one of most picturesque on the island. This beach is quiet compared to other beaches on the island. Golden sands and crystal clear waters make this beach a must to visit. This beautiful and picturesque bay is a site of great architectural and historical interest. Kalavria Beach On Poros eastern coast is the charming and picturesque fishing village of Kalavria which has a wonderful sheltered pebble beach, known for its very clean and calm waters. A small tavern is lying on the beach’s side and opens during summer. Kalavria Beach can be reached by bus. The Lover’s Bay Surrounded by pine trees this beach is truly beautiful and well worth a visit. Soft white sand and pebbles create the crystal clear water. Vagiona You will need your own transport to get to this beach in the north of the island. The beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles and can be quite exposed at times. Monastiri On the south east coast of Poros is the little beach of Monastiri named after the monastery of Zoodohos Pigi that sits on the hills. The beach is a quiet little beach and very picturesque. Mainland A short hop across the bay to the mainland of the Peloponnese in the water taxis and a number of beaches can be reached. Lemonodassos, Aliki, Plaka and Vlacheika Beach, can all be reached by taking the trip across to the peninsula.
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Around Poros Island

Askeli Beach

Located on the north east coast of poros just outside and to one side of the village of Askeli is the beautiful beach of Askeli. The beach is a long wide stretch of soft white sand and crystal clear waters. In the village of Askeli there are numerous bars, tavernas and shops. The beach has a number of water sports and caters in the main for families. There is a limited night life in the village to keep the young tourists happy.

Kanali

Kanali beach is located on the other side of Askeli, this beach is similar to Askeli with soft white sand and crystal clear waters. Local tavernas to the beach come highly recommended. The beautiful sandy beach can be found across the little bridge that joins Kanali with Poros. Try one of the little fish restaurants and take in the wonderful views.

Neorio Beach

Located just to the north of Poros town it is one of the best beaches on the Island of Poros. The long sandy beach is fringed by pine trees that offer some shade during the day. A variety of water sports can be found on the beach. Tavernas and shops are also available near by. Neirio is one of the largest beach on Poros Island, with many hotels, tavernas and restaurants and bars. The beach is very popular with the locals and has windsurfing and water skiing schools.

Megalo Neorio

Just north again and easily reached from Neorio beach is Megalo Beach which literally means "big" beach. This beach also has a number of water sports to keep the more energetic of us busy, personally I enjoy just watching.

Russian Bay

Named after the Russian ships that landed on this beach during the Greek revolution, this bay is one of most picturesque on the island. This beach is quiet compared to other beaches on the island. Golden sands and crystal clear waters make this beach a must to visit. This beautiful and picturesque bay is a site of great architectural and historical interest.

Kalavria Beach

On Poros eastern coast is the charming and picturesque fishing village of Kalavria which has a wonderful sheltered pebble beach, known for its very clean and calm waters.
A small tavern is lying on the beach’s side and opens during summer.
Kalavria Beach can be reached by bus.

The Lover’s Bay

Surrounded by pine trees this beach is truly beautiful and well worth a visit. Soft white sand and pebbles create the crystal clear water.

Vagiona

You will need your own transport to get to this beach in the north of the island. The beach is a mixture of sand and pebbles and can be quite exposed at times.

Monastiri

On the south east coast of Poros is the little beach of Monastiri named after the monastery of Zoodohos Pigi that sits on the hills. The beach is a quiet little beach and very picturesque.

Mainland

A short hop across the bay to the mainland of the Peloponnese in the water taxis and a number of beaches can be reached. Lemonodassos, Aliki, Plaka and Vlacheika Beach, can all be reached by taking the trip across to the peninsula.

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