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Holidays to Poros

Overview

Introduction

The green island of Poros (80 mins. from Piraeus) hugs the Peloponnese coastline and is actually two islands connected by a small bridge. The bulk is called Kalavria, covered with pine and olive trees and edged with inviting coves, rocky shores and some sandy beaches such as lovely Askeli just 2 kms from the port.

The small southern islet is Spheria - volcanic and rocky, on which Poros Town is built. The tiered town is known for its landmark clock tower at its highest point, worth climbing up to a sunset for the views. The waterfront below is always lively and its many cafes and taverna restaurants are perfect spots from which to watch the bustle of the port.

Just 2 kms from the port, easily reached by taxi, bus (hourly in season) or even on foot, is the popular beach of Askeli, one of the best on the island. Sandy, long and organised it has a Blue Flag and shelves into a very clean sea. Water taxis run from the port to a variety of beaches in season. Elsewhere the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, which has a good beach below, and the Temple of Poseidon (from 520 BC - artifacts can be seen in the town's archaeological museum) should be visited.

Poros' proximity to the mainland is an advantage. It is just a 5 minute water taxi or ferry ride over the strait from Poros Town to Galatas on the Peloponnese, and from here one can visit ancient Troezin. One of the organised day-excursions available from Poros is a mini-Classical Tour, taking in Epidavros, Nafplion and Mycenae. Another runs to the volcanic peninsula of Methana, a mysterious and atmospheric area of craters and thermal pools.

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Getting There

Flights from a range of UK airports to Athens. 1 hour taxi to Piraeus port for ferry or hydrofoil to the island (60 - 75 mins). Onward transfer to your accommodation. On your return the reverse applies.

Multi-Centre Options

Poros, Hydra and Spetses are very easy to combine as there are direct ferry services running between them several times a day. During certain periods there is a ferry connection to Aegina (takes 1hr 20mins). All these islands can easily be combined with Athens, or tailor-made with a wide variety of options via Athens.

Representative

We do not employ our own representatives on these islands and transfers are unescorted. Our hotels should be able to give any information required. Our main agents in Athens can always be contacted if required.

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Currency

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Language

Greek

Average flight times

3 hours 40 minutes ( Flight to Athens).

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Claire Kalatzis
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Claire joined us in 2005 after having spent 6 years in Lesbos running her own business teaching English, where she married a Greek. The economic crisis in Greece forced them to return to the UK. Alongside day to day reservations, Claire is also mother goose to our 30 or so overseas representatives in Greece and works very closely with Graeme, our overseas manager in Greece, to arrange for their interviewing and training. Understandably she loves Alonissos.

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