12/10/2015
Just an hour by ferry separates Athens from Poros – a picturesque and quiet island. Calm beaches, a riot of greenery and traditional villages attract Athenians who come here for the weekend. And among our compatriots Poros not popular, yielding more famous destinations. What you can see on the island and where relax?
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Sights of Poros
Poros does not abound in architectural attractions, but bored lovers of the cultural program don’t have to. Most of the time tourists spend in the capital Islands – the city of the same name. Built as an amphitheater, it attracts cobbled streets where traditional houses and Neoclassical mansions seemed frozen in time. Poros decorates Clock Tower, from which you can explore the sea. AT The capital has a lot to do besides looking at the architecture: it’s good here infrastructure developed, bars and shops.
In Poros, you can look at the Archaeological a museum that contains finds from all over the island and Peloponnese. Many exhibits date from Mycenaean and Roman eras. In the collection – artifacts from pagan shrines, collections funeral paraphernalia, ancient ceramic plates with inscriptions, bronze vessels and Hellenistic figurines.
On Poros is the famous Lemon to the whole of Greece. the forest is unique in its kind. Its surroundings are buried in lemon scents, and the trees create an extraordinarily beautiful landscape. AT there is a waterfall in the depths of the forest. To enjoy the beauty of these places tourists usually rent bicycles.
In the center of Poros preserved the ruins of the temple Poseidon, who was considered the patron saint of the island. The structure of the main sanctuary was made in the traditions of the Doric architecture. But some of the columns are built in the Ionic style. Shortly after its founding, the temple of Poseidon turned into a prestigious and a pan-Greek place of worship. He was visited by the great orator Demosthenes. The Temple of Poseidon kept many statues, but all of them were stolen. It is believed that the statue of the master of the seas exceeded 5 m in height. From it remains only a piece of base length of 70 cm, which is Poros Museum.
The most famous landmark of Poros is the monastery Zoodochos Pigi, built at the dawn of the XVIII century. is he located on a picturesque hill surrounded by lush greenery. On throughout its history, the monastery played an important role in life Greek Orthodoxy. Here all the needy were hiding, monks who during the Turkish occupation harbored in Zoodochos Pigi valuable relics from Mount Athos. In the monastery are stored miraculous icons and an old carved iconostasis. And at the entrance you can see the tombs of the Greek admirals.
Poros beaches
The modest size of the island should not be misleading – on Poros has a lot of spacious beaches and small bays. Askeli is the island’s busiest and longest beach with golden sand and deep clear waters. It is well developed Infrastructure: a volleyball court, bars, hotels, the shops. Besides, Askeli is conveniently located. You can get by bus from the capital (3 km).
Love Bay – a bay that may well called the most beautiful on Poros. It is surrounded by pine forest and covered with clean sand and pebble mixture. Wanting to relax in idyllic bay is always a lot.
Micro Neorio – another bay with transparent water, which is located 2 km from Poros. She, like Love Bay, surrounded by pine trees. The infrastructure is excellent: off the coast there are taverns and hotels, although the overall atmosphere in Micro Neorio remains calm.
Russian bay – not just a bay with the cleanest waters and soft sand, but also a historically significant place. Exactly here the Russian troops arrived to assist the Greeks in the fight against Ottoman rule. The bay is protected from the winds and is considered one of the most serene beaches of Poros. Quiet bay is located 5 km from the capital.
Poros is still hiding in the shadows of neighboring Athens and Peloponnese. But has every chance of becoming completely independent the direction that foreign tourists will discover. For this island has everything you need, including historical heritage and natural beauty.
