Poros · Getting there
Poros is one of the easiest Greek islands to reach. It lies in the Saronic Gulf, a few hundred metres off the coast of the Peloponnese, so there are two ways in: by sea from Piraeus, the port of Athens, or by road to the mainland village of Galatas and then across the strait on one of the little boats or the car ferry that shuttle back and forth all day.
By plane
Poros has no airport. Fly to Athens, then take the metro or a taxi to Piraeus for the boat, or hire a car and drive round the Saronic Gulf to Galatas, opposite Poros town. With a late flight, plan a night in Athens or Piraeus.
Spata, east of Athens
Flights from all over Europe and beyond, all year.
Into town: About an hour to Piraeus by metro or taxi for the boats. By car to Galatas, round the gulf by way of Corinth and Epidaurus, allow roughly three hours.
By ferry
Boats for Poros leave from Piraeus and call at Aegina and Methana on the way, then go on to Hydra and Spetses. The fast boats are quicker but carry no cars and do not run when the wind is strong.
Piraeus Poros town
Hydrofoils and fast catamarans, foot passengers only. In July and August, and on Friday and Sunday evenings, book ahead.
Piraeus Poros town
Slower and cheaper, by way of Aegina and Methana, and they take cars. Times change with the season, so check the timetable for your dates.
Galatas Poros town
Small passenger boats cross the strait constantly, and a car ferry runs from a ramp just along the shore. This is the way in if you drive from Athens.
Island hopping
Poros Hydra
Hydra has no cars, so leave yours on Poros or in Galatas.
Poros Spetses
By fast boat, by way of Hydra and Ermioni.
Poros Aegina and Methana
On the line back to Piraeus. Methana, the volcanic peninsula you see to the north-west, is the first stop.
When you land
You land in the middle of town
Every boat ties up on the waterfront of Poros town, with the cafes, the clock tower hill and the taxi rank all within a few steps. Askeli is about ten minutes away by road, the monastery about a quarter of an hour, and Neorio and Love Bay a few minutes to the west.
Leave the car outside the centre
The lanes of the old town are for walking and the waterfront fills up in summer. If you drive, parking in Galatas and crossing on foot is often easier. On the island, a bus runs round the coast in summer, and scooters, bikes, quad bikes and water taxis are for hire on the harbour.
Two islands and a mainland
The town stands on Sphairia, a small volcanic rock joined by a short bridge at Kanali to Kalavria, the large, pine-covered part of Poros. Galatas, the lemon forest and Troizen are on the Peloponnese across the strait, not on the island.
Weekends belong to Athens
Poros is a favourite weekend escape for Athenians. From Friday evening to Sunday night the boats, rooms and tavernas fill up, especially in summer, and midweek is noticeably quieter.
Times and frequencies are typical for the summer season and change every year. Check the current timetable before you book.
Rooms with a view, picked for how they feel, not for star ratings.
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