Some 5 km NE of the town are the remains of the sanctuary of Poseidon, with a 6th century BC temple in the Doric order. The area is called Palatia by the locals and has a stunning view. Near the harbour, on the S coast of Poros, is enchanting Askeli with superb sea and dense pine woods. On an eminence beside the shore is the Zoodochos Pigi Kalavrias Monastery. Three km NW of Poros are Mikro and Megalo Neorio, beautiful sandy beaches with pine trees down to the water's edge. There are plenty of opportunities for taking excursions from Poros to the opposite coasts of the Argolid, crossing the strait by sea taxi or ferryboat. Directly opposite the harbour of Poros is the Peloponnesian town of Galata, set in the midst of greenery, and further S is the idyllic Lemonodasos (lit. Lemon Wood). There are fuel and water supply facilities for boats in Poros harbour. In early July Naval Week is organized, with cultural events and exhibitions associated with the island's nautical history. How to get there By bus: Via Nauplion-Galata By car: Along the Athens-Corinth motorway and continuing towards Epidauros-Galata. There are frequent ferryboat and sea taxi services between Galata and Poros. By ferryboat: From Piraeus. Distance 31 nautical miles. By hydrofoil: Frequent services in the summer and less frequent in the winter. Information from the ticket agencies. Poros is also linked by ferryboat and hydrofoil from Piraeus with the other islands in the Saronic Gulf as well as with harbours in the Argolid and Leonidion.