Location information

Galatas Community

GALATAS (Small town) TRIZINA
  Opposite the island of Poros, on the coast of Peloponnese lies the settlement of Galatas. Transportation with the island of Poros is frequent with little boats during the day and the night. On the southwest of Galatas, there is a big area with lemon trees, the famous Lemonodassos (lemon tree forest in greek) with springs and watermills that ends at the beach. From the top of the hill there is a panoramic view.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Galata & Poros Rented Apts & Rooms Association tourist pamphlet.

KALONI (Settlement) TRIZINA
  To the west of Galatas, in a seventeen km. distance, lies the traditional village of Kalloni (the name means Beauty), amongst the fruit groves and close to a sandy beach with a few fish tavernas offering fresh fish. From here one can visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus (50 km. away), the ruins of the ancient city of Trizina and the Devil’s Gorge, a small gorge with springs and lush vegetation.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Galata & Poros Rented Apts & Rooms Association tourist pamphlet.

METHANA (Municipality) GREECE
  Methana is a beautiful and picturesque peninsula situated on the eastern board of Peloponnese peninsula, southwest of Piraeus, between the cluster of Argosaronikos Islands, with its renowned mineral-water spa. Methana has an outstanding mild climate that permits the visitor to vacation there both in the summer and winter. Numerous hotels, pensions, boarding rooms, restaurants, traditional taverns offering reasonable prices and friendly service. The visitor can swim in the crystal clear waters at Nissaki, Limniona, Aghios Nikolas, Vathy and Aghios Georgios. There is also a well functioning marina for short-term and long-term docking. Methana is approximately 2 hours by ferry-boat from Piraeus and only 55 minutes by "Flying Dolphins". It is also accessible by land (180 km form Athens).
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Municipality of Methana tourist pamphlet.

NEORIO (Settlement) POROS
  Neorio is the Greek word for Shipyard, because of the shipyard that existed in the area during the 18th century. The settlement is situated at the southwestern part of Kalavria, amongst the pine tree forest. It was a favorite resort for the Athenians during this century and many villas were built. Many people of culture passed their summers here, such as the poet George Seferis and the author Henry Miller.
  Today it is a small, elegant and quiet tourist resort, with several tavernas, a supermarket and gift shop around the sandy beach. Watersports and parachuting are available. Near Neorio there is the area of the Love Bay, a sandy cove with crystal waters, where the pine trees hang over the sea and the Russian Naval Station, with ruins of the shipyards.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Galata & Poros Rented Apts & Rooms Association tourist pamphlet.

POROS (Port) GREECE
  The town of Poros rises in layers along the western part of the Sferia rock.
  In front, the main waterfront road is lined with bars, cafes and restaurants. Behind it, the simple, square white and blue-washed houses rise one behind the other, a blend of slanted tile roofs, arched verandas, gaily painted doors and red bougainvilleas, crow-ned on top by the clock towers built in 1927, that has become the symbol of Poros. The labyrinth of cobbled alleys and narrow steps climbing between small houses with vine-shaded courtyards, offer the visitor a pleasant stroll.
  The waterfront cafes provide an excellent way of passing time over a small cup of Greek coffee, watching the activities of the harbour: boats coming and going, yachts mooring at the quay and tourists promenading.
  In the evening, don’t miss the sunset behind the "Sleeping Beauty", the silhouette of a reclining woman, formed against the horizon by the distant range of mountains.
  The view may be enhanced by a glass of ouzo. After sunset, the colourful string of cocktail bars and restaurants becomes the meeting place for the people from all over the world who enjoy the hectic life and charm of the island.
This text (extract) is cited December 2003 from the Galata & Poros Rented Apts & Rooms Association tourist pamphlet.