Poros-Galatas-Troizina Travel Guide
Sightseeing
Poros Clock Tower: 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.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-clock-tower/
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Poros Clock Tower: 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.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-clock-tower/
The Russian Dockyard on Poros: The ruins of the Russian Naval Dockyard are located in Kalavria, the bigger of the two islands of Poros (Kalavria and Sfera). This dockyard stands as a historical symbol of the Greek-Russian military cooperation in the 18th and 19th centuries. According to historical evidence, the Russian Naval fleet that had entered the Aegean Sea in 1770 to assist the Greeks in their war with Turkey established a camp in the harbor of Poros.
The Russian commander Aleksey Orlov set up his command post in Poros as a base for operations. In 1834, warehouses and bakeries were built to provide supplies to the Russian fleet crossing the Aegean. A few years later, the newly-founded Greek state established the first Naval Base in Greece there. The Russians moved their installations a few km away at the place where the ruins of the Russian dockyard are found today.
This property was held by the Russians until 1900. Although very little remains of the dockyard, it was declared a historical monument in 1989, as a testament to the important role played by the Russian forces in the Greek Revolution.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-russian-dockyard/
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Russian Dockyard
The Russian Dockyard on Poros: The ruins of the Russian Naval Dockyard are located in Kalavria, the bigger of the two islands of Poros (Kalavria and Sfera). This dockyard stands as a historical symbol of the Greek-Russian military cooperation in the 18th and 19th centuries. According to historical evidence, the Russian Naval fleet that had entered the Aegean Sea in 1770 to assist the Greeks in their war with Turkey established a camp in the harbor of Poros.
The Russian commander Aleksey Orlov set up his command post in Poros as a base for operations. In 1834, warehouses and bakeries were built to provide supplies to the Russian fleet crossing the Aegean. A few years later, the newly-founded Greek state established the first Naval Base in Greece there. The Russians moved their installations a few km away at the place where the ruins of the Russian dockyard are found today.
This property was held by the Russians until 1900. Although very little remains of the dockyard, it was declared a historical monument in 1989, as a testament to the important role played by the Russian forces in the Greek Revolution.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-russian-dockyard/
The Lemon Forest of Poros: The renowned lemon forest of Greece is situated opposite the port of Poros on the shores of the Peloponnese and is the only one in Greece. In May, the whole town of Poros is engulfed in the heavenly scent of lemon blossoms wafting across from the green lemon forest shores. The dense lemon and orange trees add an ethereal beauty and simplicity to the landscape. Ambling through the Lemon Tree Forest, Lemonodassos in Greek is pure joy to those who enjoy walking.
Nested between the trees you find picturesque watermills that add scenic beauty to the whole place. There is also a wonderful waterfall inside the lemon tree forest area. Tourists who bicycle to see the old temple at Trizina travel through this enchanted lemon forest experiencing a wonderful feeling. The Nunnery of Zoodochos Pigi offers a magnificent view of the lemon forest from the hills.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-lemon-forest/
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Lemonodasos
The Lemon Forest of Poros: The renowned lemon forest of Greece is situated opposite the port of Poros on the shores of the Peloponnese and is the only one in Greece. In May, the whole town of Poros is engulfed in the heavenly scent of lemon blossoms wafting across from the green lemon forest shores. The dense lemon and orange trees add an ethereal beauty and simplicity to the landscape. Ambling through the Lemon Tree Forest, Lemonodassos in Greek is pure joy to those who enjoy walking.
Nested between the trees you find picturesque watermills that add scenic beauty to the whole place. There is also a wonderful waterfall inside the lemon tree forest area. Tourists who bicycle to see the old temple at Trizina travel through this enchanted lemon forest experiencing a wonderful feeling. The Nunnery of Zoodochos Pigi offers a magnificent view of the lemon forest from the hills.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-lemon-forest/
The Devil’s Bridge hike offers an almost surreal landscape with small natural waterfalls and fresh water pools. In the summertime, a swim in the crystal clear pool waters can be the most refreshing experience after a hike under the hot sun.
One can experience the main parts of the gorge within about an hour, but there are several hiking trails (some of them pretty technical) if you would like to explore further. The hikes are easy for beginners with few parts that require more than basic fitness.
http://www.live-bio.net/local-area/devils-bridge-hike-troizina/
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Devil's Bridge
The Devil’s Bridge hike offers an almost surreal landscape with small natural waterfalls and fresh water pools. In the summertime, a swim in the crystal clear pool waters can be the most refreshing experience after a hike under the hot sun.
One can experience the main parts of the gorge within about an hour, but there are several hiking trails (some of them pretty technical) if you would like to explore further. The hikes are easy for beginners with few parts that require more than basic fitness.
http://www.live-bio.net/local-area/devils-bridge-hike-troizina/
The volcano of Methana belongs to the volcanic arc of the Aegean with intense volcanic activity during 276 to 239 BC. The most famous crater is situated above the village of Kameni Hora with a depth of 50 metres and a diameter of a 100 metres. The path of the crater is carved from lava and is offering a beautiful hiking experience. The volcano boats 30 craters.
https://www.mysteriousgreece.com/travel-guides/islands/argosaronic-islands/methana/
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Methana Volcano
The volcano of Methana belongs to the volcanic arc of the Aegean with intense volcanic activity during 276 to 239 BC. The most famous crater is situated above the village of Kameni Hora with a depth of 50 metres and a diameter of a 100 metres. The path of the crater is carved from lava and is offering a beautiful hiking experience. The volcano boats 30 craters.
https://www.mysteriousgreece.com/travel-guides/islands/argosaronic-islands/methana/
Archeological places
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 Kalaureian 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 as claimed by N. Faraklas. I. Stamatiou states that it was built in the 6th century BC while some others claim that it was built even earlier than that.
The main temple structure is in Doric style architecture. However, some of its columns do reflect the Ionian style. The dimensions of the temple are 27.4 x 14.4m having 6 columns on its short side and 12 on the long side, following the Dorian Order.
Giannis Poulakis, in his book Poros and Its History, writes, "The Temple of Poseidon soon developed into a prestigious and Panhellenic place of worship and became a center where many Hellenic cities founded the first and most powerful in the Hellenic world amphictyony". Demosthenes, the ancient great orator, came to the temple of Poseidon's Temple demanding his right of sanctuary when he was being chased by Philip the King of Macedonia. He killed himself here by drinking the poison hemlock in 322 BC.
The temple of Poseidon once contained several statues but they have all been stolen over time. For example, the statue of Poseidon was estimated at 5 meters in height. All that now remains of it is the foot: a 70-centimeter long piece, which is housed at the Poros Museum.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-temple-poseidon/
Archaeological Site Temple of Poseidon
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 Kalaureian 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 as claimed by N. Faraklas. I. Stamatiou states that it was built in the 6th century BC while some others claim that it was built even earlier than that.
The main temple structure is in Doric style architecture. However, some of its columns do reflect the Ionian style. The dimensions of the temple are 27.4 x 14.4m having 6 columns on its short side and 12 on the long side, following the Dorian Order.
Giannis Poulakis, in his book Poros and Its History, writes, "The Temple of Poseidon soon developed into a prestigious and Panhellenic place of worship and became a center where many Hellenic cities founded the first and most powerful in the Hellenic world amphictyony". Demosthenes, the ancient great orator, came to the temple of Poseidon's Temple demanding his right of sanctuary when he was being chased by Philip the King of Macedonia. He killed himself here by drinking the poison hemlock in 322 BC.
The temple of Poseidon once contained several statues but they have all been stolen over time. For example, the statue of Poseidon was estimated at 5 meters in height. All that now remains of it is the foot: a 70-centimeter long piece, which is housed at the Poros Museum.
https://www.greeka.com/saronic/poros/sightseeing/poros-temple-poseidon/
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
According to Pausanias, the ancient theatre was constructed at the end of the 4th century BC by the architect Polykleitos the Younger.Pausanias praises the theatre for its symmetry and beauty.
Located only a 40mins drive away from Galatas it really worth the visit.
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Θέατρο Επιδαύρου
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
According to Pausanias, the ancient theatre was constructed at the end of the 4th century BC by the architect Polykleitos the Younger.Pausanias praises the theatre for its symmetry and beauty.
Located only a 40mins drive away from Galatas it really worth the visit.
Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
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Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae. At its peak in 1350 BC, the citadel and lower town had a population of 30,000 and an area of 32 hectares.
Beach
Askeli Beach Poros: Located on one side of the village of Askeli (a few km north east of Poros Town), Askeli Beach is a beautiful long and large beach with golden sand and deep clear waters. A beach-volley court can be found on the beach. Bars, hotels, shops and taverns are available in the village of Askeli, near the beach. Askeli Beach is reachable by a local bus departing from Poros Town.
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Askeli beach
Askeli Beach Poros: Located on one side of the village of Askeli (a few km north east of Poros Town), Askeli Beach is a beautiful long and large beach with golden sand and deep clear waters. A beach-volley court can be found on the beach. Bars, hotels, shops and taverns are available in the village of Askeli, near the beach. Askeli Beach is reachable by a local bus departing from Poros Town.
Love Bay Beach Poros: This adorable and charming bay is a real paradise on earth with fine white pebbles and sand and amazing crystal emerald waters. The beach is surrounded by pine trees and a camping site is located right under the shadow of the verdant vegetation. The superb beach of Lover Bay is reachable by the same bus that goes to Russian Bay, which departs every hour from Poros Town.
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Love Bay
Love Bay Beach Poros: This adorable and charming bay is a real paradise on earth with fine white pebbles and sand and amazing crystal emerald waters. The beach is surrounded by pine trees and a camping site is located right under the shadow of the verdant vegetation. The superb beach of Lover Bay is reachable by the same bus that goes to Russian Bay, which departs every hour from Poros Town.
Monastiri Beach Poros: Monastiri beach is situated 5 km north east of Poros Town. It is reachable by bus, taxi, or even water taxi from the town of Poros. The name of this beach derives from the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi situated up on the hills. The waters are clear and the beach is quiet and well known for its scenic beauty with hills in the background and pine trees completing the scene. Sports lovers can enjoy water sports and underwater diving.
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Monastiri Beach
Monastiri Beach Poros: Monastiri beach is situated 5 km north east of Poros Town. It is reachable by bus, taxi, or even water taxi from the town of Poros. The name of this beach derives from the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi situated up on the hills. The waters are clear and the beach is quiet and well known for its scenic beauty with hills in the background and pine trees completing the scene. Sports lovers can enjoy water sports and underwater diving.
Restaurants
Next to the suites is a small bistro with an outdoor terrace where guests that stay at the complex can enjoy their breakfast, lunch and / or dinner. But also non-staying guests are welcome.
The bistro is also the meeting place for all kinds of activities that take place at the Odyssey center.
The bistro serves not only high quality dishes such as the best burger on the island “Odyssey Burger”, but also it serves a modern prespective of Greek Gastronomy in a comfort gourmet style . It also truly serves expectionally good greek breakfast and brunch.
One can follow a cooking class at the bistro or participate in a theme week Greek cooking.
The days that a cooking workshop takes place in the large open kitchen, all visitors of the bistro can enjoy one or more of the special dishes made by the course participants. These dishes are in general not on the regular menu, so don’t hesitate to ask if any special dish is available.
The bistro serves local wines that the chefs have collected on their wine roads excursions in nearby Nemea.
During the summer season there are regularly special events organized such as a group dinner, an afternoon or an evening barbeque with live music.
Odyssey Bistro
Next to the suites is a small bistro with an outdoor terrace where guests that stay at the complex can enjoy their breakfast, lunch and / or dinner. But also non-staying guests are welcome.
The bistro is also the meeting place for all kinds of activities that take place at the Odyssey center.
The bistro serves not only high quality dishes such as the best burger on the island “Odyssey Burger”, but also it serves a modern prespective of Greek Gastronomy in a comfort gourmet style . It also truly serves expectionally good greek breakfast and brunch.
One can follow a cooking class at the bistro or participate in a theme week Greek cooking.
The days that a cooking workshop takes place in the large open kitchen, all visitors of the bistro can enjoy one or more of the special dishes made by the course participants. These dishes are in general not on the regular menu, so don’t hesitate to ask if any special dish is available.
The bistro serves local wines that the chefs have collected on their wine roads excursions in nearby Nemea.
During the summer season there are regularly special events organized such as a group dinner, an afternoon or an evening barbeque with live music.
Situated on the seafront with a fantastic view of the well known ‘sleeping lady’ mountain range, with well-cooked meals for everyone to enjoy with the view of the sunset. Authentic cuisine, prepared with great care, aiming to deliver to the guest the taste of homemade. A dining experience made of the freshest ingredients. Daily caught seafood by their boats, Greek appetizers, charcoal grilled meats and pasta dishes served with a friendly smile.
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Poseidon Taverna
Πλατεία ΒιρβίληSituated on the seafront with a fantastic view of the well known ‘sleeping lady’ mountain range, with well-cooked meals for everyone to enjoy with the view of the sunset. Authentic cuisine, prepared with great care, aiming to deliver to the guest the taste of homemade. A dining experience made of the freshest ingredients. Daily caught seafood by their boats, Greek appetizers, charcoal grilled meats and pasta dishes served with a friendly smile.
One of the most original greek taverns of the island with special greek dishes and my personal best kalamari in the island!! Located in front of the sea just 10 mins away from town center a place you must visit.
Spyros Restaurant
21 Leof. LamprakiOne of the most original greek taverns of the island with special greek dishes and my personal best kalamari in the island!! Located in front of the sea just 10 mins away from town center a place you must visit.
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Taxi Boats Galatas-Poros
Taxi boats between Galatas and Poros are working 24/7 and each ride only costs one euro per person. You can also use the ferry boat if you have a vehicle or bike.
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Greek Cooking class
Make your booking before your trip and experience a greek cooking class with Katerina.
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How to get to Galatas and Poros
The nearest ariport is Athens International Airport.
Starting from the airport you can get the bus and go to Peiraias Port with 6 euros. From there you can get the Flying dolphin (1hr journey, 24 euro) or the Ferry (3hr journey, 14 euro).
Galatas and Poros are easily accesible by car so you can rent a car (approx 30-60 euro per day) and drive yourself. (2 -2,5 hr driving)