Poros: A Greek Island Paradise
Poros, Greece is a small island in the southern region of the Saronic Gulf, sitting across the town of Galatas. It is composed of two islands, the southern Sphairia with a volcanic origin and the northern Kalaureia, which is larger than the former. A bridge connects the two islands over a narrow strait. The nearest airport is Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), some 104 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Poros, Greece offers amazing weather for travel months between late March to early June and late September to early December. Expect hot summers and cold winters, with a very low chance of rain or snow the entire year. Best to book Poros city hotels in November when tourists are unlikely to visit. The busiest months for tourism are June, February, and July, during which Nautical Week and Poros Art Festival occurs. The Saronic Chamber Music Festival takes place in August.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Poros, Greece, head to the Russian Naval Dockyard in Kalavria, featuring ruins of a dockyard where Greek and Russian military once teamed up against Turkish troops. Visit the Poros Archaeological Museum for displays from the Mycenaean era to Roman times. The charming Poros Town Clock Tower makes for picturesque views, while the Byzantine-era Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi offers some quiet amidst lush greenery. At Theano Hotel, tourists can enjoy simple rooms with balconies, a colorfully decorated cafe, and a terrace with seating. Kalimera Hotel offers self-catered units with private balconies featuring views of Kanali Beach. It also features an airy breakfast room and lounge room.