Snorkel· Poros· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Monastiri Beach Snorkel (Poros)
37° 30.3′ N · 23° 29.0′ E
The small beach below the 18th-century Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is known for deep, crystal-clear water, an easy swim from a boat in Monastery Bay.
Practical
Coordinate is Monastiri Beach (OpenStreetMap way 523269769). Visit Greece describes it as 'known for its deep, crystal-clear waters'. Anchor in Monastery Bay (see that entry) in settled weather and swim in; the café 'Melistakto' sits by the monastery (OSM). The beach faces south, so it is sheltered from the summer northerlies but exposed in southerlies. Buses and taxis run here from Poros town, so expect swimmers on summer afternoons.
Best for
Clear-water swim with a monastery visit
Season
Jun–Sep; sheltered from northerlies
Nearby
- Monastery Bay (Zoodochos Pigi)0.1 NM away
- Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (Poros)0.2 NM away
- Askeli Bay0.7 NM away
- Poros Diving Center (Askeli)0.7 NM away
- Bourtzi Islet (Poros)1 NM away
- Ormos Porou East Anchorage (Poros)1 NM away
- Kanali Beach Bar & Restaurant (Poros)1.1 NM away
- Temple of Poseidon (Poros)1.1 NM away