If you think that you will soon get bored in such a small place. Think again. Poros is the perfect combination of all you can ask from an island (nice beaches, green setting, traditional villages, etc.) with it being so close to Athens. Thus, perfect for short getaways. The Archaeological Museum, on Tompazi square, Partheni's murals at the cathedral, the Poseidon Temple, the Dragoumis family villa (1894), where Manolis Karagatsi, Marc Chagall and Giorgos Seferis, to name but a few, have stayed through the years, are all worth a visit. On this island where Yannis Tsarouchis painted his famous “Sailor”, you can find a naval training base.

Where to swim

At Perlia with fish taverns near Poros, at the Lemonodassos beach where the beach towels are laid down under the lemon trees. Go to the romantic Limanaki tis Agapis, to Monastiri, the calm Gerolimenas across from Petra, to the Mikro and Megalo Neorio sandy beaches. Askeli and the Russian Nafstathmos across the Daskalio small island have umbrellas and sunbeds.

Where to stay

Next to Askeli beach go to the cosmopolitan New Aegli Hotel (22372) and the Golden View (22277). Go to the Zontanos Studios Hotel (24900), just 80 meters away from the beach. At the minimal design Blue Resort Hotel (22741). At the luxurious Poros Image (22216) at Neorio. The rooms' s views are spectacular. At Manessis (22273), on the Harbour you can watch the boats come and at the Roloi you can stay in fully equipped traditional little houses.

Where to eat

Home cooking and meze at Olga's at Askeli, Mourtzoukos (23924) at Neorio, Spiliada (22350) at Pounta open only in the evening. Aspros Gatos (24274) is at Perlia for 105 years offering imcomparable fish and seafood delicacies. At Dimitri's tavern you will enjoy delicious meats right out of his butcher shop.

Nightlife

Maskes at Pounta preferred by the younger crowd. Enjoy you favourite cocktails caught between sea and sky on the Poros Image and Seirina Hotel (22742) top floor terraces. Go to Joy Art Bar on the Harbour and the exotic Malibu at Pounta, for wild fun nights.

Area Code: 22980

Police: 71111

Port Authority: 71205

Town Hall: 23089

First Aid: 71316