Frequently asked questions
Wi-Fi Password
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Safety
The safety box is in the bathroom of the first level.
Water
Water at Poros is good enough to take a bath, brash your teeth and
cook, but not health proof enough to drink it.
Water heater
Solar water heater.
Air Conditioning
There is one air condition, one ceiling fan and one floor plugged in fan.
Restaurants
Food generally at Poros is of extraordinary quality and logically priced. Ask to see the fresh fish of the day. Do not hesitate to ask to taste right before you order a small bottle of ouzo.
Below you will find some of the best places to visit for food.
At the waterfront
Rota
A very good tavern with good seafood, more importantly fresh and good priced. It is downtown next to the Alpha Bank. Suitable for a dinner.
Mouragio
In a wonderful spot towards the end of Poros beach promenade you will find this well-kept stone restaurant offering recipes inspired by Greek cuisine. From salads and baked pasta – try the handmade tortellini and ravioli – to inspired meat and seafood dishes.
Casanova Pizza & Vino
A great pizza and a good wine for every taste. Very friendly environment and friendly people.
Passaggio Cafe
Located on the main coastal road of Poros. Start your day with a full breakfast in a modern setting, overlooking the picturesque harbor and Galata. You can also choose for the sunset a cocktail with fresh fruit or a first drink and enjoy it with the sounds of lounge music.
Serenita Poros Wine Bar café
Coffee, wine, cocktails, spritz, pinza, bruschetta, gelato, ice cream, waffle, salads, beers, soft drinks, breakfast, croissants, baguettes.
Sailor Cafe
A new coffee shop on the main coastal road of Poros, with a very good knowledge of quality. Modern, elegant and cozy café with very good hamburgers, pasta, pizza and quite affordable prices.
At Neorio
Peter
Suitable for vegeterians. Gluten free dishes. Located at the seaside, at the end of Megalo Neorio, right across the sea.
Aspros Gatos
Lampraki 49. A traditional tavern with a long history since 1909.
Vassilis
The restaurant “Vassilis” is a timeless option at the beach of Megalo Neorio. Operating since 1939 and it’s an historical point of a delicious meeting for all the old and the young friends. It’s one of the oldest and most known restaurants of Poros which shows the appreciation and love for all the guests on the island.
ThalaSea Beach Bar Restaurant
Located on the beach of Megalo Neorio in front of the PAVLOS hotel. The restaurant starts from 08:00 serving many different types of breakfast. The amazing sandy beach right in front of the restaurant is ready to welcome everyone who needs relaxation and carelessness. Our amazing Brands, our refreshing Cocktails, cold & hot drinks, are always available until late at night! Our restaurant kitchen opens its doors at 12:00.
In Askeli
Panorama Resto
“Panorama Resto” is a very beautiful island restaurant located in the enchanting Askeli, next to the sea, directly opposite the cosmopolitan beach of Askeli which was awarded with the “Blue Flag” for 2016.
Andreas’ Family Askeli Poros
The restaurant (Formerly “Olga’s Restaurant”), in its years of operation has been identified with the quality of the taste and has acquired many fanatical patrons. Wonderful traditional Greek cuisine with cooked food, seasonal grills and fresh fish in hearty dishes and very reasonable prices.
Candy Stores
Vessalas
A small fairy tale building with red windows and amazing tastes.
Daglis
Amazing traditional “amygdalota” (sweet almonds in sugar) and amazing homemade ice-cream. Located at the waterfront next to hotel Manessis.
ATM and Bank
Alpha Bank, NBG, Piraeus. Located at the waterfront.
Super Market
Kritikos – Located at the street to the port.
How to move
By car
If you move by car during your stay, you should be aware that after 8pm the circulation of personal vehicles is prohibited during the summer months within the coastal zone. There is plenty of parking and there is also a public parking at the main port.
On foot
You can go anywhere in the city easily.
Public transportation
There is a bus that runs in the direction Poros/Monastiri and Monastiri/Poros. They are open 24 hours a day in summer. Their rank is in the center of the beach of the island and boarding is free, Tel. +302298023003.
Bike/Kick scooter
Someone can rent at the Olympioniki Mougiou Demetriou, MOTO FOTIS, Tel: +302298025873.
Sea taxi
Traditional, wooden water taxis operate during the summer months and can take you to any beach around the island and across to Galatas. They move away from the point of Hellenic Seaways (Flying Dolphin).
Beaches (All beaches are accessible)
Viewing the open sea (preferable option as the sea water is cleaner)
Askeli
Beautiful and organized beach with many bars and restaurants. Specific fields for volleyball. Attracts mostly the younger ages and it is heavy populated. Sea sports available.
Monastiri
It is an organized peaceful beach with crystal clear water next to a pine forest. Located on the east side of the island, down the hill where the monastery is. Continuous public transportation from the center of Poros; buses, taxi or boat. There are available beach chairs, umbrella and a canteen where you can eat, drink your coffee, soft drink, ouzo, wine and beers. The field is offering sea sport and fishing.
Limanaki tis agapis
A very romantic bay where someone can enjoy the green and the clear blue water… below the pine trees! It is an organized beach with a bar where you can enjoy a nice cool cocktail, fresh juice, coffee or eat something delicious. It is located 200m far from Neorio. The “Limanaki tis agapis” commutes with the city of Poros by taxi or by boat coming from the old port of Poros to Neorio, distant only 5min. If you have an appetite to walk, then you need around 35min. to come from the city of Poros.
Small Neorio
One of the greatest and organized beaches of Poros with umbrellas, sea chairs, tables and a canteen, with pine trees reaching down to the sea. It is a beautiful bay where someone can enjoy the cool breeze of the forest and the blue-green water having a bath next to the pine trees! At the canteen you can eat or drink your coffee, eat an ice-cream or drink a soda, ouzo, tsipuro, wine, beers and several other drinks.
Rosikos nafstathmos
It is a beautiful and graphical bay, marked as an historical monument due to the big historical interest. Opposite there, there is the little island “Daskalios” with a small graphical chapel.
Megalo Neorio
One of the most beautiful and organized beaches of Poros, with umbrellas, sea chairs and pine trees everywhere till the sea. You can have launch after your bath next to the sea and enjoy traditional greek cuisine and wine. Ski school, sea sport and games and the beach are proper for tennis.
Vagionia
25min by car from the port of Poros. Crystal clear water and greenish view full of pine trees. It is an open beach, and you will need your own transportation to get there or a taxi.
Water Sport
Poros is internationally famous for its water sports.
Askeli Water Sports Center
Askeli Water Sports is a fully equipped center, and you will find games for all ages, for young people, teenagers and families with children.
Jet ski
Parasailing – Paragliding – Tubes – Banana tubes – Water ski – Windsurfing
Passage Water Ski center
Passage is a water ski center where you can learn water skiing, wake board, WAKESURF or just enjoy it.
Useful numbers
Police of Poros
+302298022256 or 100
Health/Medical center of Galatas
+302298320300
(There is no health center at Poros. The nearest health center is located across the port of Galatas).
Local Doctors offices of Poros
Taxi
The taxis hangout at the central port of the island close to Hellenic Seaways (Flying Dolphin) +302298023003
General Medical assistance
Eksadaktilos Peter +302298026555