Poros town is the capital of the eponymous island located in the southwestern part of the Saronic Gulf off the coast of the Peloponnese 58 km from Piraeus port. The town is built amphitheatrically on the slope of a picturesque green hill. Narrow cobbled streets, where traditional Greek houses coexist with neoclassical buildings, create a special flavor and a cozy atmosphere.

The most famous monument of the city and its symbol is the historic "clock tower" was built in 1927. The tower is located on a hilltop among prickly pears and pine trees and is visible from any point in the city. There are stunning panoramic views of the city, the Bay and the famous Lemon forest on the coast of the Peloponnese. In the city center in Piazza Carisi is a small but interesting Archaeological Museum. In his exposition presents unique artifacts from the Mycenaean era until the Roman times. In the collection of the Museum contains important relics discovered during the excavations of an ancient sanctuary of Poseidon, the ruins of which are located in the centre of the island.

In the summer this resort is quite popular among the inhabitants of Greece, and among foreign tourists. Here is a great range of hotels and comfortable apartments, while the lively promenade with many shops and cozy cafes and restaurants with traditional Greek cuisine. Very diverse and the city's nightlife. Poros is famous and great beaches where you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also to engage in various water sports.

From Piraeus to Poros island there is a daily ferry service. Also regular flights to the Islands of Aegina and Hydra, and the town of Galatas and Methane.