4 Dec
Both the Greek mainland and Greek islands are full of peculiar locations. Monemvasia, Meteora, Milos, Santorini, just to name a few. And today we would introduce you to Poros Town and the namesake island. It belongs to the Attica province (meaning Athens and neighboring areas), and it is barely detached from the mainland. It is located fairly close from Athens, i.e. the sail won’t take too long, plus so many ships and yachts can include it for cruise routes, as there are so many other picturesque and peculiar islands not far off. Poros is great in combinations with islands of Aegina, Hydra and Spetses to assemble a Saronic Gulf cruise, or for a larger cruise around Peloponnese peninsula to visit sites with ruins of ancient cities.
Poros, sometimes called The Bosporus of the Saronic, while technically an island, grants views of mainland Greece. The island is wrapped with hills covered in pine trees, and is surrounded by sandy beaches, with the island′s capital full of small taverns.
Start off with the view of the Poros Town, the island itself, the passage, and the mainland atop of the hill next to the symbol of the town, the Clock Tower. Walk through the labyrinth that are the alleys of Poros town.
Try local seafood and vegetarian Greek dishes at such diners like Poseidon Tavern, Primasera, Garden Restaurant, Platanos Tavern, Dimitris Family Tavern, Sti Rota Tavern, and Apagio Taverna.
The island is known for its delicious honey, fresh seafood, and mouth-watering desserts like amygdalota and kataifi. gage in cooking traditional Greek dishes at the workshops in Odyssey Centre, a museum dedicated to the Greek hero Odysseus, with exhibitions on ancient Greek mythology and history, where you can also pick up yoga, kayaking or try olive picking at their farm, or simply relax from hiking at their cozy library.
Get to the natural sanctuaries on the coast at the Green beach or hike deep into the island to see remains of the sanctuary of Poseidon or visit Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. The latter is a historic monastery located in the village of Halki, on the island of Naxos in Greece. It was built in the 9th century and is known for its beautiful frescoes and intricate architectural details. Visitors can explore the monastery and learn about its history and significance.
Therefore, all in all, Poros is a nice inclusion for a journey with less tourists around, like on Cyclades’ hot spots, and with nice nature views and cozy sites for most tastes and interests.
