Poros - Facts

Description:

An attractive, bustling town on the southern shore of the island of the same name. It is separated from the Peloponnese mainland by a narrow channel (the Poros Channel) and has an attractive old town above the harbour.

Important Navigation Note: 

Following a helicopter accident in August 2019, the power lines crossing the SE end of the Poros channel were damaged. It is understood that the air height of the power lines is currently just 26m, much less than the charted 46m.

Recent unconfirmed reports suggest that the lines may have been raised slightly, but they are not due to be tightened back to the charted height until late October. Until then all vessels with air height over 25m are advised to use only the north entrance to the Poros channel.

Please refer to local Notices to Mariners for the latest information.

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While Poros has a substantial town quay, skippers should be cautious if intending to overnight here. Be sure to check the local weather forecast as sudden strong winds are common. Couple this with a great many fast ferries and powerboats coming and going continually and this makes for very uncomfortable (at times untenable) sea and weather conditions.

There are good anchorages nearby within dinghy trip distance from the town, that are safe for overnighting and may be a better option than using the town quay.

Position:  

37°30.05' N, 023°27.09' E (North Quay)