• Poros offers a variety of beaches, each with its own distinct advantages and easily reached by bike, bus, or the inexpensive watertaxis. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Neorio beach, where former water-ski slalom national champion Sotiris Kyprios owns one of Greece's finest schools for watersports. Askeli beach, with its chic beach bar and sun beds in pastel colors, is the new attraction. Monastery beach, named for the ancient monastery that overlooks the pine tree covered bay, is ideal for relaxing in the shade and watching the twinkling of the sun on the sea. Love bay appeals with its romantic setting. Fashionable Kochylia beach with music bar attracts the youngsters. Russian bay is truly a special location. All beaches are pebble covered, equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, and there is always a little beach bar or taverna (the typical Greek restaurant) nearby.

 

• Water-ski, jet ski, barefoot, wake board, tubes: there are two schools on Poros, at Neorion Bay and at Askeli beach

• Diving lessons at Askeli

• Sailing lessons and short trips

• Jogging and hiking along the sea side or through Kalavrias’ pine woods, there is a variety of paths waiting to be discovered

• Mountain biking

• Fishing

• Work out - there are two gyms on Poros, and two more on Galata – one with an indoor pool, all of them run by professionals

• Gather information on ancient Greek culture – visit the charming, small museum in Poros town and the spectacular location of the Sanctuary of Poseidon on Kalavria

• Meditate at the Monastery dedicated to Holy Mother Mary - Source of Life, built in the middle of pine woods next to a healing spring

• Take part in agricultural life – season permitting learn about olive or grape harvest, collect oregano, thyme, chamomile or wild capers 

 

• Boat excursions: take a lovely ride with Kaiki-boats (traditional motor boats) to one of the tiny, uninhabited islands that surround Poros, or to romantic Aliki beach at the base of the famous "lemon-woods" on the mainland.

• Excursions to the famous archeological sights of Mycene, Tyrins, Tolon, Argos, Epidaurus as well as beautiful Nauplia, the first capital city of the liberated Greece. We will gladly reserve a rental car or limousine/minibus with driver for you.

• Athens: We will gladly arrange for a limousine/minibus with driver waiting for you at Piraeus harbor for an individually-tailored one-day sightseeing program.

• Excursions by hydrofoil or ferryboat to the well known islands of Hydra or Spetses.

• Reservation of theatre and concert tickets for the summer festival at the famous Epidaurus theater. The Festival is held June to September and includes performances of antique Greek tragedies (in modern Greek language) as well as concerts of classical music and Greek folklore.