Landmark· Poros· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Temple of Poseidon (Poros)
37° 31.4′ N · 23° 28.8′ E
The scant but evocative ruins of the 5th-century BC Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalaureia, centre of an ancient league of Saronic and Argolic sea-cities, high on a saddle in the middle of Kalavria. Demosthenes took poison here in 322 BC.
Practical
OpenStreetMap maps the sanctuary at 37.52251N 23.48012E, about 5 km north-east of Poros town (SailingIssues). From Barbaria bay on the north coast it is about a 50-minute walk uphill (SailingIssues). Little shade; go early or late in summer. Finds are in the Archaeological Museum of Poros.
Best for
Walk or ride to the island's ancient heart
Nearby
- Vagionia Sunken Settlement Snorkel (Poros)0.5 NM away
- Barbaria Bay & Vagionia Beach (Poros)0.7 NM away
- Askeli Bay1 NM away
- Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi (Poros)1 NM away
- Poros Diving Center (Askeli)1 NM away
- Monastery Bay (Zoodochos Pigi)1.1 NM away
- Monastiri Beach Snorkel (Poros)1.1 NM away
- Bistiou Cove (Carol's Bay, Poros)1.4 NM away
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