As you approach the island of Poros....
....
by
boat, the historical
clock prevails on the
hill’s highest peak smothered by prickly pear
and pine trees. From here, the view of the
port and the coastal areas across is magnificent.
Constructed
in 1927, it was clearly visible from all angles
and is characterized as the main attraction
of the city.
Poros is the isle of serenity
and relaxation,
where
one can enjoy taking romantic strolls.
It's full
of pine
trees
which
reach
the shores
and the sandy beaches The residents of Poros
are no
different
from
other Greek islanders in spontaneity, dignity
and hospitality.
The large homes on the
beach
have a neoclassical style in contrast to the
common duplex houses in Brinia, Milo, Pounta and Kasteli.
The first dwellings were built in 1463 and located
around the famous Clock.
In the center
of the
city
you can
find the Town Hall, the
archaeological museum, a public
library
along with a reception hall for exhibitions
and other cultural events.
Many taverns
are sparcely
located among
the picturesque
alleyways
and the
whitewashed houses of Poros which
are surrounded
by bougainvillea . Visitors can enjoy souvenir
shops, cafeterias, taverns and clubs playing
Greek and English music all along the pier.
Along the coast going towards the
training
center, we come across the open
air movie
theater "Diana" which
has premiers
of the best films shown this past winter. Right
next to it is the exhibition
hall of Poros that
constantly has exhibitions.
Bus and taxi terminals
are located
in the
center of the beach area. Access to boats that
go along the shores of Galata is also available
there.
Public transportation around the island
runs
pretty smoothly all day. Buses leave every hour
while boats depart every ten minutes. On the
beach you can find scooter and bike rentals
whereas cars are rented right across the island,
in Galata.
Leaving
the center,
you will see the Pregymnasium in the
northwest
which happens to be Othona's
first residence.Today,
this area is used for sailors' training and
ranking. After passing the field
you will
come
across a small canal separating Sferia from
Kalavria.
After crossing the canal you will
encounter
Sinikismos,
the first community of Asia Minor refugees.
Towards the end of Sinikismos, if you follow
the spiral road surrounded by enormous pine
trees, you will end up in the church of Our
Lady
Agia
Zoni where festivities take place on July 2nd.
It's located between a steep cliff with lots
of trees and running water where the Temple
of Poseidon is also found.
On your way back
to the
canal's
bridge, towards the left and west, you will
see an area called Perlia. The road continues
along
the coast, passes through Villa
Galini and Mikro
Neorio and, eventually, reaches Megalo
Neorio. Further
down
is the Love cove, the Russian
dockyard along
with the islet called Daskalio.
On the right
hand
side
of the canal's road you will pass through Kanali.
Heading east leads you to Askeli. As you continue,
the road branches out towards the monastery
of Zoodohos
Pygi, going north you will reach the temple
of Poseidon,
Vagionia and passing by Agio
Stathi and Profiti
Elia it goes back through Sinikismo to the canal.
Today, Poros is justified as the ideal vacation
spot
due to its traditional shades,
picturesqueness,
cosmopolitan lifestyle and its contemporary
facilities.