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Poros Island
Area: 33 sq. Km.
Population: 3.500
Poros is a
thickly-wooded island lying just off the Peloponnese mainland
township of Galatas. It is made up of two islands, linked by a
narrow neck of land: Kalavria and Sphaeriaon which the town of
Poros is built. Ferries leave for the mainland where there is
a famous lemon grove and the remains of ancient Trizina, the
legendary birthplace of Theseus. Sandy beaches, at Askeli and
Neorio, are also accessible by ferry.
Coming into
Poros gives the illusion of the deep dream. Suddenly the land
converges on all sides and the boat is squeezed into a narrow
straight from which there seems to be no eagress," said
Henri Miller. Poros is a delight for photographers. Exactly
above the picturesque harbour, the town is built
amphitheatrically on two rocky hills. While the ship is
entering the straight of Poros, it narrows to approximately
400 meters.
You will immediately see the panoramic view of the
picturesque island town on one side, and the densely green
Galata town on the other. The stay in Poros was about 1 hour
during which you were able to stroll across the quay into the
narrow streets of the town and taste the local pastry
"galactoboureko", do some shopping and have a drink
in one of the cafes on the sea front. The beautiful island of
Poros is characterized by lemon forests, olive groves, crystal
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SIRENS RESORT
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Greece announces the first accessible holiday accommodation in
Loutraki!
Sirens Resort offers five luxurious apartments, all fully accessible to
the physically challenged. The apartments were built with the disabled
traveler in mind and they combine the cozy atmosphere and all special
comforts of your dream holiday. Close to the famous tourist city of
Loutraki and
only 1,5 hours from Athens international airport and city centre, you
will discover our quiet and relaxing area, the ideal place to relax on
the
beach and enjoy a swim in our beautiful sea!
Our facilities have ramp access throughout. The garden and beach are
accessible through paved pathways. In the garden you will find a
traditional Greek barbeque free to use by all our guests, but what will
surprise
you is the beautiful fully wheelchair accessible beach with its
fantastic view
to the Corinthian gulf! Our unique sea-ramp that leads into the water
provides easy and safe access into and out of the sea. A special
sea-wheelchair
is provided for FREE to all our guests.
The apartments offer fully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, adapted
bathrooms (with roll-in shower, raised toilet seat, horizontal and
vertical bars and large space for easy access of the wheelchair), fully
equipped kitchen with all the essential for cooking, comfortable
living-room with satellite TV and fireplace, and balcony with view to
the sea.
We
look forward to welcoming you!
For any further information and reservations please contact Ms Clio
Psaraki: cpsaraki@otenet.gr
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