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PorosΠόρος
Give Poros 2 nights: it is a 1-hour hydrofoil from Piraeus, walkable, and pairs with a Peloponnese mainland hop from Galatas.
Poros is two islands joined by a canal bridge: Sfairia holds the town, Kalavria holds the pine coast, beaches and the Sanctuary of Poseidon. It is 59 km from Piraeus, 200 m from the Peloponnese mainland at Galatas, and small enough to cover on foot, by hourly bus or by €6 taxi. Most travellers use it as a 2-night Saronic stop rather than a week-long base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, peak crowds, higher rooms)
- Airport
- ATH
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Poros112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Poros, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyPoros is a low-crime island and safe for families; the real risks are scooter riding on narrow roads, summer heat…
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency · 100 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportATH Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (Bus X95 to Piraeus port, then ferry or hydrofoil; allow 3–4 h door to door).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeGreek coffee or freddo espresso€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beertaverna / mini-market can€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, town centre to monasteryabout €6 (≈ US$7) plus tip
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedFamily room or apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ATH Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (Bus X95 to Piraeus port, then ferry or hydrofoil; allow 3–4 h door to door)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best*
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Poros: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. Two bus lines start from the harbour square: Neorion Line (west coast beaches) and Monastery Line (Askeli, Panagitsa, Monastery Beach). Buses run roughly hourly and stop early in the evening. Small boats link the town with Galatas every 10 minutes (about €1) and on demand to Askeli. Grey taxis are cheap; town to the monastery is about €6 plus tip. Scooter and bike rentals sit on the beach road; cars are rented across the water in Galatas. Rental bikes cannot leave the island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Galatas and the Peloponnese coast
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Small ferry from Poros town, 5 minutes
Cheap hop to the mainland; buses onward to Nafplio and Epidaurus leave from Galatas.
Hydra
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Ferry or hydrofoil from Poros
Car-free harbour town; go early and return on the last afternoon boat.
Spetses
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Ferry or hydrofoil from Poros
Pairs well with Poros as a two-island Saronic loop.
Aegina
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 h
Ferry via Piraeus or a connecting Saronic sailing
Doable but long for a day; better as a separate stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Poros Town (Sfairia)
Waterfront tavernas, shops and the ferry quay on your doorstep; noisier at night.
Askeli
Beach strip 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) east of town; bus and taxi reach it, quieter evenings.Beach strip 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) east of town; bus and taxi reach it, quieter evenings.
Neorio and Love Bay side
Pine-backed coves on the west coast; best with a scooter or car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €100 | €400 |
| Hydrofoil Piraeus to Poros, one way2 × €25 | €50 |
| Conventional ferry Piraeus to Poros, one way2 × €14 | €28 |
| Galatas crossing, one way2 × €1 | €2 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €72 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €792≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euro; ferry from Piraeus and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Greek coffee or freddo espresso | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Souvlaki or gyros in a pita | €3.50–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Taverna meal with wine, per person | €18–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Beer, taverna / mini-market can | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) / €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi, town centre to monastery | about €6 (≈ US$7) plus tip |
| Sunbed and umbrella on an organised beach | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) for two |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The seafront road is narrow and one-way; do not drive into town if you can avoid it.
- Buses thin out after dark; plan the last return from a beach.
- Ferry and hydrofoil seats sell out on summer weekends and around Greek holidays: book ahead.
- Check ferry times the day before you travel; Saronic schedules shift by season.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
- Tourist police
- 1571
- Coast guard
- 108
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PorosΠόρος
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
- Coast guard108
Embassy
No embassies on Poros; the US embassy and most others are in Athens. Consulates-general for several countries are also in Athens.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Piraeus → Poros, hydrofoil: about €25 (≈ US$30), 1 h
- Piraeus → Poros, conventional ferry: about €14 (≈ US$17), 2–2.5 h
- Poros → Galatas, small ferry: about €1 (≈ US$2), 5 min
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (YA sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ri-STO)
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (ton lo-gha-ria-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (PO-so KA-ni)
- Πού είναι το πλοίο; — Where is the ferry? (pu I-ne to PLI-o)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (bo-RO na pli-RO-so me KAR-ta)
Keep the Greek emergency numbers saved offline; island phone signal is good but data can slow in August.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Poros. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, peak crowds, higher rooms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and hydrofoil timetables from Piraeus and Galatas field-checked for 2026.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and Clock Tower, canal and Kanali, Askeli, Neorio and Love Bay.
- Place pages with verified hours (Archaeological Museum, Shell Museum, Zoodochos Pigi monastery, Sanctuary of Poseidon) and eat pages with last orders.
- Beach-by-beach access notes: bus line, walk time, sunbed or not.
Sources
- officialMunicipality of Poros
- officialHellenic Seaways
- officialSaronic Ferries
- secondaryWikivoyage: Poros, revision 5281868 (CC BY-SA 4.0)