Poros
The little Island of Poros lies in the shadow of ultra-popular Athens and the neighbouring Peloponnese. Yet, in a certain way, this plays to its advantage – you’ll surely find other tourists here, but certainly fewer than in Greece’s other resort towns.
According to written sources, Poros was considered the island of Poseidon, God of the Sea. There was once a temple to him here – the ruins of which remain today. The temple used to house numerous statues, including one of Poseidon himself. Unfortunately, over the years they’ve all been plundered; only a fragmented base of the Sovereign of the Seas statue remains. It can be found in the local archaeological museum. A visit to this museum is worth your time as many of its artifacts date back to the Mycenaean and Roman eras.
Poros’ natural surroundings are also worthy of admiration. It boasts a lemon forest, sandy beaches lined by tall pines, turquoise water, and a genuinely idyllic atmosphere. Incidentally, one of the island’s coves has a Russian name – it was once home to Count Orlov’s naval squadron.
Recommended boats for this region
40
WC
4
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2014
Bavaria Cruiser 56
Booked 4 times recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
6 000
3 600
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
4
Lagoon, 2017
Lagoon 400
Booked 1 time recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
5 557
4 168
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
37
WC
5
Lagoon, 2017
Lagoon 42
Booked 1 time recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
6 300
4 000
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
25
WC
3
Beneteau, 2020
Oceanis 46.1
Booked 6 times recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
4 600
3 450
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
35
WC
6
Catana, 2021
Bali 4.8 A/C & GEN
Booked 1 time recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
10 850
7 053
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
10
WC
4
Fountaine Pajot, 2013
Helia 44
Booked 7 times recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 28/05 to 04/06
€
5 980
5 382
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat