The island’s western-most beach is marked by the ruins of the Russian Navy’s Mediterranean base in the 19th century. Amenities include food stall and sun beds. Swim across the cove to Daskalio, a small islet topped by a small church.

This beach sits just beneath the Zoodohos Pigi Monastery at the end of the Askeli road. There’s a small refreshment stand plus organized and free sections. The beach boasts cobalt waters and a view of the Peloponnese coast. It’s great for a swim after touring the monastery—just remember to bring proper attire. The beach is four kilometers from Poros Town and served by bus.

This is cozy, shallow inlet is the first beach west of the small bridge. There’s a refreshment stand plus organized and free sections of sand beach. It’s partly shaded, with cool, clean waters.

This is cozy, shallow inlet is the first beach west of the small bridge. There’s a refreshment stand plus organized and free sections of sand beach. It’s partly shaded, with cool, clean waters.

There are several great swimming spots along the beach at Megalo Neorio, which also boasts a water ski and water sports facilities and several tavernas. The pine-shaded shore offers a great view of the Peloponnese coast and sleek yachts anchored in the strait.

This pretty pine-shaded cove is one of Poros’s best-loved beaches for romance and fun. The picture-perfect setting is completed by a small church with religious murals painted by Spyros Vasileiou on the adjacent Diamantopoulou estate.

Closest beach to Poros Town, Kanali is a sandy strip just off the small bridge linking Sphairia and Kalaureia that boasts turquoise waters and a view of the Aegean. Amenities include beach bar and showers. Kanali is popular among families with children because of its gently-sloped sand seabed. There are tavernas and cafes around the beach.

This sand beach is located on a small cove in the bend between Mikro Neorio and Megalo Neorio. There’s a beach bar and restaurant with both organized and free areas. Kalypso is shaded by thick pines that reach the tide line and has a great view of Neorio.

Vayionia, on the island’s north coast with a full view of Attica’s coast, forms the base of a deep cove ringed by a pine forest. Amenities include beach bar and sun beds. Good snorkeling around the ruins of a sunken ancient city. A rock at the beach’s west end is popular a natural diving board.