Guidebook for Poros
Parks & Nature
In May, the whole town of Poros is engulfed in the heavenly scent of lemon blossoms wafting across from the green lemon forest shores. Lemonodassos in Greek is pure joy to those who enjoy walking.
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Lemonodasos
In May, the whole town of Poros is engulfed in the heavenly scent of lemon blossoms wafting across from the green lemon forest shores. Lemonodassos in Greek is pure joy to those who enjoy walking.
The Love's Bay is a very romantic cove where one can enjoy the green and turquoise water swimming ... under the lush pine trees!
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Love Bay
The Love's Bay is a very romantic cove where one can enjoy the green and turquoise water swimming ... under the lush pine trees!
Askeli has got a large organised
plaz with a school for water sports.
In Askeli there are also bars and tavernas near the beach.
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Askeli
Askeli has got a large organised
plaz with a school for water sports.
In Askeli there are also bars and tavernas near the beach.
Hiking in Diavologefiro (The Devil's Bridge). See also the little village of Troizina (Troezen) and have a coffee at the main square. Troezen is a small town and a former municipality in the northeastern Peloponnese with great history. The modern town of Troizina is built on the site of the ancient city Troezen. Ancient Troezen was closely associated with the hero Theseus. It was also a place of worship for the hero’s son, Hippolytus. A glorious heroon (shrine) and Asclepeion were erected there in his honor. Ruins of the structure survive to this day.
Troezen
Hiking in Diavologefiro (The Devil's Bridge). See also the little village of Troizina (Troezen) and have a coffee at the main square. Troezen is a small town and a former municipality in the northeastern Peloponnese with great history. The modern town of Troizina is built on the site of the ancient city Troezen. Ancient Troezen was closely associated with the hero Theseus. It was also a place of worship for the hero’s son, Hippolytus. A glorious heroon (shrine) and Asclepeion were erected there in his honor. Ruins of the structure survive to this day.
On the backside of the island there is a nice beach with sand and stones on the beach. Also, there is bar where the visitor could have something to eat or drink. Sunbeds are available.
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Vayionia Bay
On the backside of the island there is a nice beach with sand and stones on the beach. Also, there is bar where the visitor could have something to eat or drink. Sunbeds are available.
Psifta
Sightseeing
The old historical Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi of Poros is located 4km east of the main city of Poros island and is built on the slope of a pine forest.
The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (Spring of Life) dated the 18th c. AD, which stands on a forested slope with wide view to the sea. It is a sample of the island monastery architecture. A famous therapeutical source is located in its entrance, giving to the monastery its name. The main church of it is a domed basilica, greatly impressing the visitors at the sight of its wooden carved temple and the Episcopal Throne, created in Cappadocia of Asia Minor in the 17th c.
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Moni Zoodochou Pigis Kalavria
The old historical Holy Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi of Poros is located 4km east of the main city of Poros island and is built on the slope of a pine forest.
The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (Spring of Life) dated the 18th c. AD, which stands on a forested slope with wide view to the sea. It is a sample of the island monastery architecture. A famous therapeutical source is located in its entrance, giving to the monastery its name. The main church of it is a domed basilica, greatly impressing the visitors at the sight of its wooden carved temple and the Episcopal Throne, created in Cappadocia of Asia Minor in the 17th c.
Visitors to the picturesque island of Poros identify it with its landmark, the Clock Tower. This clock tower was built in 1927 and is an imposing feature. It is definitely a bit of a climb from the waterfront being the highest point of the island, but when you reach it, the view from there is breathtaking and worth the effort. The clock tower also attracts a number of photographers for the view it offers, the coming together of land, water and sky.
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Uhrturm
Visitors to the picturesque island of Poros identify it with its landmark, the Clock Tower. This clock tower was built in 1927 and is an imposing feature. It is definitely a bit of a climb from the waterfront being the highest point of the island, but when you reach it, the view from there is breathtaking and worth the effort. The clock tower also attracts a number of photographers for the view it offers, the coming together of land, water and sky.
To the east of the port there is the small island called "Bourgi" with its small fort, built by the Bavarian K. Heydek in 1827 for the protection of the port. It is located close to the Peloponnesian coast and it is available by swimming. It has no habitants any more.
Μπούρτζι
To the east of the port there is the small island called "Bourgi" with its small fort, built by the Bavarian K. Heydek in 1827 for the protection of the port. It is located close to the Peloponnesian coast and it is available by swimming. It has no habitants any more.
Arts & Culture
The Temple of Poseidon is situated in the northern part of Poros. What remains today of this sanctuary are mere ruins. It used to be the center of the Kalavreian amphictyony that functioned as a voluntary co-operative for dealing with religious as well as civic issues for city states including Epidauros, Prassies, Hermione, Aigina, Athens and Orhomenos. It is believed to date back to the year 520 BC.
The main temple structure is in Doric styled architecture. However, some of its columns do reflect the Ionian style.
At the Poseidon's Temple came Demosthenes the ancient great orator availing himself of its right of sanctuary as Philip the King of Macedonia chased him.
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Poseidon temple
The Temple of Poseidon is situated in the northern part of Poros. What remains today of this sanctuary are mere ruins. It used to be the center of the Kalavreian amphictyony that functioned as a voluntary co-operative for dealing with religious as well as civic issues for city states including Epidauros, Prassies, Hermione, Aigina, Athens and Orhomenos. It is believed to date back to the year 520 BC.
The main temple structure is in Doric styled architecture. However, some of its columns do reflect the Ionian style.
At the Poseidon's Temple came Demosthenes the ancient great orator availing himself of its right of sanctuary as Philip the King of Macedonia chased him.
In the Archaelogical Museum you can observe findings dated from the Mycenaean era to the Roman one, provided from the excavations of the famous Temple of Poseidon, of ancient Trizina, of the Royal Tombs of Magoula, Apatheia, Modi and St. Constantinos of Methana.
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Archaeological Museum of Poros
In the Archaelogical Museum you can observe findings dated from the Mycenaean era to the Roman one, provided from the excavations of the famous Temple of Poseidon, of ancient Trizina, of the Royal Tombs of Magoula, Apatheia, Modi and St. Constantinos of Methana.
In a distance of 5km to the north of Poros, the ruins of the Russian dockyard are preserved. There are buildings erected a few years after the liberation of Greece, in 1834, used for then supplement of the Russian fleet, sailing in the Aegean Sea. Russians were the owners until 1900 while in 1989 it was labelled a historical monument to be preserved, because of its great architectural and historical importance.
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Russian Dockyard
In a distance of 5km to the north of Poros, the ruins of the Russian dockyard are preserved. There are buildings erected a few years after the liberation of Greece, in 1834, used for then supplement of the Russian fleet, sailing in the Aegean Sea. Russians were the owners until 1900 while in 1989 it was labelled a historical monument to be preserved, because of its great architectural and historical importance.
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC. The original 34 rows were extended in Roman times by another 21 rows. As is usual for Greek theatres (and as opposed to Roman ones), the view on a lush landscape behind the skênê is an integral part of the theatre itself and is not to be obscured. It seats up to 14,000 people. The theatre is admired for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken words from the proscenium or skēnē to all spectators, regardless of their seating.
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Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus was designed by Polykleitos the Younger in the 4th century BC. The original 34 rows were extended in Roman times by another 21 rows. As is usual for Greek theatres (and as opposed to Roman ones), the view on a lush landscape behind the skênê is an integral part of the theatre itself and is not to be obscured. It seats up to 14,000 people. The theatre is admired for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken words from the proscenium or skēnē to all spectators, regardless of their seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
JOY BAR
28 Δημητρίου ΔουζένηFood Scene
Platanos Butcher shop
Spiliada Restaurant
Miral coffee house
La Frianderie
Cafe Pappou Bistrot
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Getting Around
Moto Stelios Askeli
Moto Kostas
Leoforos LamprakiPop's Car Hellas S.A.
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Super Market Kritikos
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