A Day Walking on Poros, Greece, Poros, Greece

Just an hour’s ferry ride from Athens lies a magical little fisherman’s island without cruise ships. This Grecian surprise hides between Hydra and Spetses. Welcome to Poros, Greece.

Don’t confuse PorOs with PAros over in the Cyclades Islands. This Poros, in the Saronic Gulf, receives a few ferries a day, many yachts on a weekend-sail from Athens, and the day visitor from the Pelopennese. It’s the perfect place for a grand lunch and a good walk.

Whether you come from the slow ferry, the fast Cat, or the tourist boat, make sure you plan time for a nice amble and a good meal. Our favorite place to eat is hidden in an alley where locals go. But if you want a view of the sea, you can’t go wrong with our second favorite place, The Sailor Fish Taverna, to the right of the Flying Cat drop-off. Look for the handsome sailor painted on the facade. But if you want the best Greek salad on the island, order the Dakos from Perel, which is a few spots down from Sailor Fish.

Now, after you’ve gotten your fill of delicious Greek food, it’s time for a glorious walk. You could walk completely around the island, which will take about 45 minutes, or you could even hike up to the Temple of Poseiden on the top of the North island. (Poros is actually two islands. The smaller one which contains Poros Town, and the larger one which has the Temple, the Monastery and the best beaches. They’re connected by a small bridge.) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).