Poros is a small Greek island in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf.

It is an island with rich vegetation. Much of the northern and far eastern/western sides of the island are bushy, whereas large areas of old pine forest are found in the south and center of the island. It has a good road network and adequate tourist infrastructure.

It is easily accessible from Athens via ferry or hydrofoil, or from the adjacent mainland at Galatas.

 

Getting to Poros:

Poros does not have an airport, but it is very close to Athens by boat, so international travelers may use the Athens International Airport and then arrive to Poros by sea from Piraeus or by car through Galatas, Peloponnese.

 

BY BOAT (30 Nautical Miles)

Poros is connected to Piraeus by ferry boat and flying dolphin/catamaran. The trip by ferry boat lasts 2.5 hours, by flying dolphin 1 hour and by catamaran 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Moreover, the island is connected with ferry boat to Galatas every 30 minutes and the trip lasts about 5 minutes. Individual boat owners also transport passengers 24 hours day to and from Galatas.

 

BY CAR (175 Kilometres)

Pros is accessible by car. The journey lasts almost two hours. Following the Attica Road and then the National Road of Athens – Corint, you will go left after Isthmus of Corinth towards Epidaurus ( Exit B – Corinth-Epidaurus). After thirty minutes, you will reach the intersection of Epidaurus. before getting there, you will see the signs to Poros. Turn right and immediately make a left under the bridge. Then, follow the new road and turn left when you see the sign towards Poros and the village of Galatas through the coastal road. Ferryboats operate on a daily basis to the island of Poros. The ferryboats operate every 30 minutes and the journey lasts 5 minutes.

 

CLIMATE

The climate in Poros is Mediterranean, which means that the winters are mild and the summers are hot with plenty of sunshine. Snow is of course very rare. The average temperature in winter is 12.2°C, while during summertime it is 27.3°C. It is worth noting that the temperature in Poros during the summer is usually at most 30°C, which is lower than the temperature in other places in Greece. Also, the fall is much hotter than the spring and this is why many travelers choose this period in order to visit the island. The winds in Poros are usually north and are a few weaker than in other Aegean islands.