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.
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
25
WC
2
Bénéteau, 2019
Oceanis 41.1
Lavrion Main Port, Lavrio
(Greece)
From 09/07 to 16/07
€
3 305
2 478
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
Beneteau, 2015
Oceanis 35
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(Greece)
From 09/07 to 16/07
€
2 900
2 320
for 1 week,
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15
WC
2
Beneteau, 2009
Oceanis 46
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(Greece)
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€
3 630
3 085
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
2
Lagoon, 2011
Lagoon 380 - 4 + 2 cab.
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(Greece)
From 09/07 to 16/07
€
4 950
4 207
for 1 week,
rent a yacht bareboat
15
WC
2
Beneteau, 2013
Oceanis 45 - 4 cab.
Booked 2 times recently
Marina Alimos, Athens
(Greece)
From 09/07 to 16/07
€
4 200
3 591
for 1 week,
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4
WC
3
Bavaria Yachtbau, 2018
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(Greece)
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€
5 350
5 136
for 1 week,
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