Summary

Poros is located in the Saronic Gulf and is becoming increasingly popular with British holidaymakers, yet is still not very well known as a holiday destination. For those of you looking for beautiful scenery, a relaxed and tranquil getaway and a much needed escape from everyday life back home, holidays to Poros will be perfect. Poros holidays offer some stunning sandy beaches, a couple of favourites are Mikro Neorio Beach and Perlia Beach which see thousands of British holidaymakers grace their sands every year. With the weather being exceptionally warm between May and October, this is when the majority of tourists venture here. There is also a reasonable selection of cafes and tavernas here for you to enjoy, all of which stay very low-key so not ideal for fun loving teenagers.

Things to do

In all honesty, there isn’t that much to do in Poros as the town is specifically catered towards those who are wanting to escape their hectic lifestyle back home. Lounging on a sandy beach, taking leisurely strolls along the coastline or simply taking in the breath-taking scenery is what Poros holidays are all about, so if that sounds like heaven to you then look no further. If you prefer to have more of a schedule to your day and wish to discover some of the sites on offer here. Why not take a trip to the famous clock tower here. Built in 1927, the clock tower is a favourite for both locals and tourists alike and is renowned for being the number landmark here. Search here for cheap holidays to Poros.

Flights and accommodation

If you’re planning on taking your holidays in Poros you will need to keep an eye out for flights to Athens airport as Poros doesn’t have its own airport. Once you arrive into Athens airport you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus where you can reach the island in little over an hour using the fast flying dolphin or catamaran services. Flights to Poros depart from many major airports in the UK, with tour operators offering some fantastic deals. Hotels in Poros are very much traditional in style and remain very quiet throughout the year, therefore ideal for a lazy getaway in the sun.