Attractions

It’s a small island at the eastern entrance of Poros’ harbor, with a castle that has been characterized a historic listed monument. The castle was built in 1827 by the Bavarian philhellene Heideck, aiming to protect the harbor. You can ...

Many houses on the island are large neoclassic ones, with tiled roof tops, long colourful windows and doors, whitewashed or colourful walls, balconies and ceramic decorations on their roof front. The first houses were built in 1463 in the area ...

Situated at Koryzis square, it exhibits statues of the classical period, as well as archaeological findings from the region, namely from the excavations at the Temple of Poseidon (6^th century BC), the ancient Troezene (homeland of the mythical hero Theseus), ...

Dominant on top of the hill, among prickly pears and pine trees, it is the landmark of the town. It was constructed in 1927 and restored in 2002. The view from here to the harbor and the shores opposite is ...

 Dating from the 18th century, it’s built on an all-green slope and is a unique example of insular monastery architecture. It took its name from the only spring of the island, which, according to tradition, is known for its healing ...

On the northern part of the island are the remains of the Russian naval base. In 1834 warehouses and furnaces were built at the spot to supply the Russian fleet which was sailing the Aegean. The Russians remained owners of ...