Poros is a volcanic island created by the joining of the islands of
Kalavria and Sveria. The island is located very close to Argolida, in the
Peloponnese, separated by a very narrow channel.
The island is so close to Athens that in a little more than an hour, you can
be walking around the Acropolis, shopping in the flea-market, in Plaka looking
for gifts or a nice place for lunch. An island that is a three-minute boat ride
to the Peloponnese and places like Nafplion, Myceneae, Epidavros.
The ancient ruins of the Temple of Poseidon are 5 km from the main town on
the road to the Monastery of Zoodochos Pighis. The Temple was built in the 6th c
BC. Legend has it that Dimosthenis drank the "konio" poison here and
then died.
The town of Poros is built in keeping with Greek island style in blue and
white. There are numerous small islets with sandy beaches and pines almost
stepping into the sea.