Discovering the island of Poros (Greece - Saronic Islands)

In ancient times, the few hundred meters that separate the mainland from the island of Poros could be crossed on foot. The narrow channel explains the name of the island. Poros in Greek means passage. The name is not uncommon in the islands where there are many places called Poros. In this small town, the contrast with the bustle of nearby Athens is particularly marked. Poros is really made up of two islands. One of them is of volcanic origin. There, nature has made use of the rich earth to express all its variety. Kyriakos Manesis. The island of Poros is near the Peloponnese, which means you can get here from Athens in an hour and a half. You can come by plane from abroad, hire a car and come to Poros by road. Otherwise, to get to almost all the other Greek islands, you have to take a boat. Poros is very green compared with other islands. Throughout history, many have wanted to take possession of Poros, understandably considering its strategic position. Many of the Greek islands are made of limestone. This is a fragile rock deeply eroded by the waves. The indented coastline provides many places for anchoring.