Sailing Argosaronikos Islands

Poros in a few words :

Poros is a small island consisted of two island : Spairia and Kalavria. It is a place with rich flora and fauna. Ancient Greeks believed that Poros was the place where Poseidon,the god of the sea, used to live. The island combines hills and sandy beaches with many touristic amenities. Henry Miller wrote about Poros in his book “The Colossus of Maroussi”

Location : it is located in the southern part of the Saronic Gulf. Poros is next to Aegina, Agistri and Athens.

See :

• The clock tower in the town of Poros
• The archeological museum
• The sanctuary of Poseidon, which follows the Doric order,is the place where the orator Demosthenes died.
• Bourtzi castle
• Poros Shell museum, a permanent exhibition of Greek shells.
• The holy monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

Do :

• Discover the town of Poros an amphitheatrically built town with outstanding houses and building from the 19 th century.
• Feel the vintage fragment of the city.
• Visit Vagionia Bay , a beach with sand, pebbles and pines.
• Swim in Love bay or in Askeli beach two marvelous organized beach with crystal waters , eucalyptus trees and a vivid atmosphere ideal for young or young at heart visitors.
• Do water sports
• Visit Megalo Neorio, an option for those who are looking for peaceful not crowded beaches.
• Walk among lemon trees in the lemon tree forest in the countryside near Galatas port. A fantastic experience that will wake all your senses and will be fresh and alive in your memory for years.

Eat –drink :

• Fresh fish, desserts and drinks with lemon flavor. There are many taverns, restaurants and bars that serve delicious Greek plates with sea view or next to the sea. If you wish have your drink under the stars on your boat deck.

Hydra in a few words : a wonderful, cosmopolitan island where there are no cars. An island with ecological conscious decades before
ecology becomes a modern attitude. Hydra preserved its special color and its distinctive atmosphere with the quaint houses and the cobblestoned alleys because of this prohibition of vehicles.

Hydra has been the place where great artists choose to live and create at 60’s . it has been also the set for significant movies like “The boy and the
dolphin”.
Location : Hydra belongs to the Saronic Gulf complex of islands, it is situated between Myrotoan Sea and the Argolic Gulf.
See :

• Majestic stone mansions owned by important families mostly ship-owners like Kriezis, Kountouriotis …
• Historical archive-Museum
• Byzantine Museum: Hosted in the old Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
• The  National Historical Museum
• Museum of Post-Byzantine Art and History of Hydra
• The Periptero kiosk a stop to see the view of the canons and see the sunset.
• Visit Spilia cave
• Visit the Monastery of Profet Ilias, enjoy the panoramic view of Hydra
  Do :
• Visit the frilled beaches of the island : Spilia, Idroneta, Avlaki, Kamini. Ideal beaches for dives from the rocks, with pebbles and transparent waters.
• Visit Mandaraki beach, the only beach of the island with sand. A cosmopolitan well organized beach.
• Go for hiking the landscape offers an interesting variety of natural beauty. All hiking routes are signed.
• Snorkeling and diving under the guides of Hydra’s Diving centre people discover the underwater world of the Aegean Sea.

Eat –drink :

• Taste local flavors made by experts who know how to combine fresh products from the island with an international touch, a combination that in fact reveals the essence of Hydra.
• Enjoy the romantic, bohemian night life and feel that sense than has made the island famous among artists and writers like Leonard Cohen, Henry Miller, Alan Ginsberg and many others.

Spetses in a few words : Spetses island, origins it’s name from the Italian word “spezzie” which means fragrance. The flavors of pine and the
summer breeze make a unique setting. The island combines beautiful beaches and nature with many layers of history that are visible everywhere. Spetses were a significant island for the Greek revolution in the 19 th century, an island with a great fleet. Cars are banned from the town , so people use horse carriages or bicycles, a fact that gives a special charm to the island.
Location : Spetses consists of four small islands in the Saronic Gulf, near the Argolian peninsula.

See :

• At Poseidon square see the statue of the heroine of the War of the Greek Independence Laskarina Bouboulina, then visit her home that had been turned into museum. This home is a sample of a majestic mansion of the 19 th century.
• In September visitors can participate in the biggest event of the island, the “Armata” a reenactment of a glorious victory of the local fleet against the Turkish fleet during the Greek revolution. It is an impressive fest with boats, fireworks, music and dance.
• Admire all kinds of ships , especially vintage boats at Regata which is held every summer in the island.
• Spetses was and still is the island of the captains and the sailors, wonder around the alleys and discover the decorating details that reveal this character. You will find themes with mermaids, fish, octopuses , boats along with a nostalgic atmosphere of the past in the rich homes of the old captains.
• Visit the islands traditional shipyards where old boats , masterpieces of wood are being repaired or renovated.
• Walk in the Navy Park between pines, flowers and wooden sculptures.
• Take part in the bicycle ride called Tweed Ride and explore the beauties of the island.
• Take a ride with a carriage in the promenade and experience the most romantic ride of your life.

Do :

• Swim in the crystal waters of the sea , visit as many beaches as possible. Wonderful beaches are : Agios Nikolaos, Agios Mamas, Agia Marina, Kounoupitsa, Ligoneri, Zogeria, Xylokeriza and others.
• Hiking and cycling

Eat – drink :

• There are many cult bar and restaurants which offer all kinds of food and drink. 
• Taste fish from the sea of the island , enjoy the sunset and get seduced by the charming atmosphere of the island along with a glass of wine or a drink.