Around Poros
With its close proximity to Poros the Peloponnese is ideal for exploring. Steeped in ancient history and fantastic sites to check out the Peloponnese is a sure thing. Easily you can take a benzina (small taxi boat) from Poros to Galatas and either catch a bus or hire a car and you can be on your way. Highlights for us include Nafplio, Monemvasia, Epidaurus, and Elafonisos.
The closest town to Poros Galatas is directly across the channel. You can easily take a benzina to Galatas for around 70 cents in about 5 minutes. Benzinas depart regularly about every 20 or so minutes. It is not highly organized so make sure you are waiting near the boat departing next.
A very beautiful ancient fortress town. A must for any Peloponnese itinerary this town has a fortress perched 999 steps from the harbo(u)r which you can climb to a spectacular view not to be missed. The main square is idyllic and practically mandates a leisurely coffee break.
The ancient site of a Greek theater built in the third century. Epidaurus is a World Heritage Site.
A quaint little town hidden inside a fortress, located on a small peninsula off the east coast of the Peloponnese. Linked by only a small causeway it is fun to explore, with cobbled streets, boutiques and rooftop bars. Accommodation is within the old city in lovely stone houses with courtyards. Its distance from Poros makes it more of a likely overnight getaway.
A special little island between the Peloponnese and Kythira. Extremely scenic and well worth a visit, but not extremely close. Good for camping and wonderful white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
Other islands in the Saronic Gulf
Aegina is very close to Poros accessed by a short trip on the Flying Dolphin/Cat. Famous for its pistachio nuts this island has popular beaches and sites including The Temple of Aphaea, Monastery of Aglos Nectarios and Ioannis Kapodistrias Museum.
Hydra has one main town known as Hydra Port. Hydra Port has a crescent-shaped harbo(u)r with loads of restaurants, cafes, shops, markets and galleries. Hydra has steep stone streets where motorized transportation is outlawed. It is not uncommon to see a line of donkeys being lead up these streets moving food and building supplies. A close island which can easily be visited as a day out, and definitely worth the trip.
Spetses is where super-yachts moor next to traditional wooden fishing boats and everyone congregates in the quaint quayside tavernas. Athenians are drawn to Spetses for its secluded coves and clean waters, the beautiful Spetses Town and its lack of package tours. In June Spetses hosts a weekend of sailing races. In 2012 50 yachts took part in the Regatta with categories including Vintage (built before 1949), Classic (built between 1949-1975) and Spirit of Tradition (built after 1975) as well as Aegean Schooners and Open Boats.
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