Zoodochos Pigi
The island's monastery in the pines at the end of the road, with its spring and a beach below.
Poros · Askeli & the south coast · Ασκέλι
Askeli, the beach under the pines
The island's main beach, under the pines, looking across the water to the Peloponnese
Askeli & the south coast · Poros
About Askeli
Askeli is the beach resort of Poros, a long bay of sand and fine pebbles on the south coast of Kalavria, about ten minutes from town. Pine woods come down the slopes behind it, the hotels, apartments and tavernas sit along the beach road, and across the calm water rise the mountains of the Peloponnese. It is where most families stay, with shallow water, water sports and everything within a short walk.
Where to stay
Where you'll wake up in Askeli
Askeli
Fall asleep to the cicadas in the pine forest above the sea
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Beach hotel
Golden View Beach Hotel
Askeli · Askeli & the south coast
A hotel on the water at Askeli, with sea-view rooms (some with a jacuzzi), family suites, a pool, a restaurant and bar, and its own stretch of beach.
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Beach resort
New Aegli Resort Hotel
Askeli · Askeli & the south coast
The big resort on Askeli beach, with pools, its own Blue Flag beach, a roof garden bar, a spa, a playground and newly renovated rooms. A good choice for families who want everything on site.
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Family studios
Magda's Kamares
Askeli · Askeli & the south coast
Studios and small apartments in Askeli with a big pool and water slides, a café-bar, a taverna and a playground. Built for families with children.
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Studios
Villa Leta
Askeli · Askeli & the south coast
Simple, fully equipped studios with kitchens, balconies and gardens, about 250 m from Askeli beach. A small, good-value base for a family beach holiday.
Where to eat
Tables we love in Askeli
Taverna
Taverna Panorama
Askeli · Askeli & the south coast
A Greek taverna on the beach road at Askeli, looking out over the bay to the mountains of the Peloponnese.
Within an easy drive
Around Askeli
Kanali
The beach by the bridge between the two halves of Poros, on the way back to town.
Good to know
Before you go to Askeli
Getting there
Askeli is about 3 km from the harbour along the south-coast road, by car, scooter, taxi or the summer bus that runs between town, Askeli and the monastery.
When to go
June to September for the beach. In July and August, and at weekends, it is busy and lively; in June and September it is calm and the sea is still warm.
More of Poros
Villages you'll want to see next
Poros town & Sphairia
Poros town
A town of tiled roofs on a volcanic rock, facing the Peloponnese across a strait you could almost swim
Neorio & the west
Neorio, Love Bay & Russian Bay
Coves in the pines on the strait west of town, and the ruins of a Russian naval station
Askeli & the south coast
Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi
The island's monastery of the life-giving spring, in a green fold of the pine forest
Fall for more of Poros
Every stay we recommend across Poros, from village guesthouses to rooms on the sea.
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