Poros is one of the islands in the Saronic Gulf; administratively, it belongs to the province of Attica. The island is only 23 km2 in size and has around five thousand permanent residents. It is located near the Peloponnese coast, just opposite the town of Galatas.
Poros actually consists of two islands, namely Sferia and Kalavria. Sferia is the smallest island, which is a volcanic island, on which is built the largest part of the capital, Poros city. The larger island, Kalavria, is the fertile, beautifully overgrown part of Poros. There is a narrow channel between the two islands, and the two islands are connected by a bridge.
Poros is a romantic island, an island of tranquility. The island is often covered with pine trees, olive trees, and lemon trees. The pine trees extend to the rugged coasts and sandy beaches of the island. The most photographed landmark on Poros is the historic tower clock, at the top of the hill.
The tower bell is set between pine trees and fig trees. From above, you have an excellent view of the city and the opposite coast of the Peloponnese. Poros city is very lively, and on the coast, you see many neoclassical buildings. When you walk through the narrow alleys, you see white houses and bougainvilleas everywhere.
In the town, which is built on the slopes of a hill, there are nice, traditional tavernas and kafeneions. There are also many souvenir shops, bars, jewelers, and boutiques.
