Poros

The rising double island (Spheris & Kalavris)

• Museums

  Museums, archaeological museums, byzantine museums, history museums, galleries, folklore museums, coin museums, maritime museums, war museums, etc.

• History

  In the northern part of the island there are the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon (520 BC) - god of the sea and protector of the island. The orator Demosthenes sought asylum in the Temple of Poseidon in 323 BC. where he committed suicide with poison in order not to surrender to the Macedonians. On the rocky island of …

• Culture

  The customs that prevail in Poros and in general in the area of ​​Troizinia, are many and refer to Christmas, New Year, Halloween and Easter. CHRISTMAS we have the butchering of pork, where housewives cooked it with celery and others roasted it on a spit. We also have Christopsoma, pretzels and almonds. On the eve, the children sang the carols …

• Activities

  ASKELI & NEORIO Askeli, Neorio, as well as the traditional town of Poros, are the most popular holiday centers for accommodation and entertainment. Askeli and Neorio are located on the beach and are surrounded by the lush pine forest of the island. They have a modern infrastructure with hotels, organized beaches with water sports and numerous restaurants. Askeli is located …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.