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Nearby excursions

The coastal settlement of Galatas is just across Poros, but also Lemonodasos (aka Lemon Forest), the ancient city of Troezen (birthplace of Theseus) and Epidaurus, where the Great Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus is located.

Nearby boat trips

Boat trip around the island and also to the nearby Greek islands of the Argosaronic (Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Spetses).

Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

An historic fortified 18th c monastery, which contributed to the Greek War of Independence. It is situated in a magnificent location with plane trees and water springs.

Temple of Poseidon

Few of its remains are located at the plateau of Palatia, a spot with amazing views of the Argosaronic Gulf. It was a Doric temple built in 520 BC, dedicated to god Poseidon, the island’s patron.

Russian Dockyard

A preserved monument that used to serve the refueling of the Russian fleet in the Aegean back in 1834. It is located at the picturesque sandy bay of the same name, which is ideal for swimming in its blue-green waters