ISLAND INFORMATION

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Poros has a surface area</div> <div> of 31.65 sq. km., and a population of 3,930 inhabitants. Its land is mountainous<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> with forest-covered ravines, with the highest<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" >  </FONT>peak beingVigla (374m).<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> The ruins of the Temple of Poseidon are situated at a<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> high level, offering a panoramic view. Olives and citrus<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>fruit are cultivated in the</div> <div> valleys, with the Lemon Forest<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>being the most notable. When you reach the harbour<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> on Poros, you feel as if this island is... surrounding you.</div> <div> The nearby Peloponnesian shores of Galata,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>the Lemon Forest lying opposite and</div> <div> the Monastery on the opposite side all blend<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>together to create a very attractive</div> <div> and unusual picture. The visitor becomes the spectator to a clear blue strip</div> <div> inside a green-filled scene.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>Poros offers its own nobility and a physical beauty</div> <div> that is unique in the Saronic Islands.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>Quite a few corners that offer their own colour still exist along thecobbled roads<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> and narrow alleys, signs of the old physiognomy of the island.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0564dfa0.jpg" border=0 width="333" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0557bf90.jpg" border=0 width="379" height="249" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>HISTORY...</B></div> <div> In the ancient times Poros was called Kalavria.<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>The inhabitants worshipped the god Poseidon.</div> <div> The Athenian orator Dimosthenis commited<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>suicide on Poros and was buried there. The island</div> <div> is associated with the birth of<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>Theseus and its acme of prosperity was in the 7th Century BC when</div> <div> it was the<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>centre of the Kalavrian League, a union comprising seven cities.<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>During the Turkish</div> <div> occupation the island was practically independent and<FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>in 1821 its inhabitants participated</div> <div> in the naval battles against the Turks.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="05780eb0.jpg" border=0 width="384" height="235" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>   SIGHTS WORTH SEEING...</B></div> <div>    The Roloi (ClockTower), The Temple of</div> <div>    Poseidon,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div>    The Bourtzi , The Archaeological Museum</div> <div> <B>    LOCAL EVENTS...</B></div> <div>     Navy Week during the first two weeks in July</div> <div> <B>    BEACHES...</B></div> <div>     Askeli, Monastiri, Neorio, Alikes, Kanali, </div> <div>     Ag Stfanos, Love Bay, Russian Bay.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div>     Some of the beaches offer water sports. </div> <bR> <div> <B>RESTAURANTS & BARS...</B></div> <div> The town of Poros boasts many restaurants and bars, many which seem to be open </div> <div> from sunrise till the last person goes home at night.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> There are also various gift shops and a market.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> The ferries which serve the island are very useful for island hopping as<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> Poros seems to be in a good position for a lot of them, islands like Hydra,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> Spetses, Aegina and Agistri. The greek mainland is also a stone's throw away.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> A car, bike or moped can be hired as can boats and yachts. </div> <div> A bus service serves the parts of the island it can get to and the<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> dozen or so taxis do the rest.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> There are only three main roads on the island and there are little bays<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> dotted along them. You can trek further to more secluded bays<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> but wear a hat on this island as the sun can be very deceptive!</div> <div> The island is not expensive. A typical three course meal with plenty of<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> drink for six people for around £40 is good.</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>