Poros, 2 hours from Athens
1 Studio, 1 Apartment
sea-view in the heart of an olive grove
About us
A welcome designed with you in mind
Poros’ Secret invites you to reconnect with the present moment in elegant, comfortable and functional accommodation, where energy flows and freedom reigns supreme.
There are discreet but very real services on offer: advice on discovering the surrounding area, garden of aromatic plants where you can pick as you please, shared time to cook local dishes, board games… a great way to get back into your natural rhythm.
More than a place, a state of mind
In Poros, Greek hospitality is at its best. Smiles and cheerful benevolence punctuate each day with warm encounters and guarantee precious memories. Just two hours from Athens, this unspoilt enclave of the Argolid offers a gateway to a generous natural environment and living, unadorned traditions.
For those who like to explore, there are hikes, electric bike rides (or scooters like when you were fifteen), secret beaches and the major historical sites of the Peloponnese just a short distance away.
My philosophy: the essential, not the superfluous
No exaggerated promises, just the desire to offer an experience where conviviality and authenticity come first.
I designed all my accommodation according to the principles of feng shui, with the help of an architect friend of mine who specialises in this field. I’m passionate about this approach, because a good flow of energy within a home guarantees optimum resourcing and harmonious inner peace.
For a gentle winter break or a vibrant summer, Poros’ Secret embodies a simple and sincere art of living, just the way I like it.
Pascale, your host
Discover my
Apartment & Studio
- One 80 sqm apartment, for four guests, which includes one studio with a queen size bed and a fully equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, one private bathroom and a terrace with a sea view.
- One 40 sqm studio with a queen size bed and a fully equipped kitchen, one private bathroom and a terrace with a sea-view.
Units
Bedrooms
Guests
Minimum rental period : 5 nights.
See prices under each unit. For longer stays of more than two weeks, please let me know the dates of your stay and I will make you a personalized proposal based on the length of your stay.
Make sure you get the best fare by booking direct!
Apartment
This spacious flat is ideal for a family, two couples or four friends. A free cot can also be added on request.
- Two queen beds
- Private bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen (with a dishwasher)
- Terrace with table and chairs
- Sea view
- Access to a common laundry
Low season (from October until end of May)
€ 140,00 per night
Mid season (September)
€ 160,00 per night
High season (June / July / August)
€ 180,00 per night
+ Cleaning and laundry fee
€ 80,00 for each stay
to be paid upon arrival
Studio
Specially designed for a couple or two friends, this studio can also accommodate a free cot on request.
- One queen size bed
- Private bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)
- Terrace with table and chairs
- Sea view
- Access to a common laundry
Low season (from October until end of May)
€ 85,00 per night
Mid season (September)
€ 95,00 per night
High season (June / July / August)
€ 105,00 per night
+ Cleaning and laundry fee
€ 60,00 for each stay
to be paid upon arrival
Information
Amenities
Free wifi
High bandwidth. Streaming and remote working made easy.
Free parking
The area is very safe and parking is inside the property.
Bedroom comforts
Premium matrasses, sheets, pillows, feather duvet depending on the season, towels and bath towels, liquid shower gel and shampoo, everything is available.
Laundry
Coffee maker
A kettle and a Dolce Gusto coffee machine (which also accepts tea and chocolate capsules) are available in each unit.
Checkin & checkout
Check-in from 4pm and check-out at max 10am. Arrangements on request can be made to suit previous or future arrivals. If no-one is occupying your unit on the same day, late check-out is possible (to be arranged during your stay).
Cancellation policy
- Low season: full refund up to 48 hours before arrival.
- Mid season: full refund up to 7 days before arrival.
- High season: full refund up to 48 hours after booking, if made at least 14 days before arrival.
50% refund if the booking is cancelled up to 7 days before arrival.
It is always possible to request changes, which I will do my best to accommodate.
No-show: no refund in the event of a no-show.
House rules
In my opinion, good mutual communication is the most important thing. Do not hesitate to let me know if anything is missing or not working.
The garden of aromatic plants is at your disposal if you want to cook, make fresh herbal tea or cold refreshing waters in summer. I can take you on a tour of the garden and show you the uses of edible plants. You can also reasonably pick up oregano, sage, marjoram, thyme, melissa, mint… to bring back dried herbs that will liven your dishes when you return!
Aloe vera is also a wonderful plant, so do not hesitate to ask me to show you how to prepare it to rehydrate your face and hair after sun-bathing (very easy but some rules are to be respected not to be harmful).
There will be no parties on the premises, so as to respect peace and quiet of all the guests.
Have a Question?
Talk to the host
Information
Poros & nearby attractions
Poros: a gentle and inspiring Mediterranean
At the entrance to the Peloponnese, Poros offers more than just a getaway: it’s an invitation to slow down, in an authentic, purely Mediterranean setting. There are no glaring contrasts or clichés here: the Saronic Gulf reveals another Greece, inviting you to enjoy a subtle experience.
A setting for reconnecting with what’s essential
Here, everything stimulates your senses. The rosy light of sunrises mingles with the silvery glints of the ever-present olive trees, and the scents of jasmine, honeysuckle and fig trees accompany your walks. The waves and the song of the cicadas set the pace. And there’s no shortage of flavour either… citrus fruits, sun-kissed fruit, vegetables picked at just the right moment, fresh olive oil and gourmet home cooking. Not to mention the freshness of a salty dip in the crystal-clear sea or a siesta in the shade… You’re free to set off on foot or by bike along the coastal paths or to lose yourself in the narrow streets of the island of Poros, which is just a few minutes away. And you’re just as free to relax, with a book in your hand or sipping an ouzo, gazing out at the sea.
Restaurants
GALATAS:
◦ Babis taverna is good for traditional home made style dishes; also has great unpasteurized greek craft beers
Babis Taverna / Ταβερνα Μπαμπης 1979
2298 043629
https://goo.gl/maps/oHtd4E8ST7Z2J9wo9
◦ Vasileris – Greek taverna with a twist, has some original dishes
Ouzeri Vasileris
2298 043644
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VyKPncgm9DqdE9Bz8?g_st=ic
◦ Miral – it’s an all day place (breakfast, lunch, dinner), they have good pizzas. Also has vegan dishes as one of the owners is vegan herself. And in the evening it’s a great bar 🙂
Miral coffee house
2298 043377
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YZL1VyST8GZveBfq9?g_st=ic
◦ Thraka souvlaki – one of the best greek gyros place in the area
Souvlaki Thraka
2298 042677
https://goo.gl/maps/fLcs3WCZo3AKvYHNA
POROS:
◦ Apagio: the chef and co-owner Alex has trained for 6months in a 3 star Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain and so makes some fabulous dishes especially of fish & seafood (ceviche, carpaccio, tartar from fresh fish, octopus, prawn are always amazing. But ask us to book for you as they are busy everyday!
APAGIO taverna
2298 026219
https://goo.gl/maps/gD1K5hMzSTvomqiJ6
◦ Taverna Rota on Poros (just as you get out of the taxi boat) is a great choice too, they have yummy traditional greek dishes (fish soup is delicious!) and they specialise in meat which is of very good quality. They have brought chefs from Turkey to prepare the meat dishes and fresh pita like bread, very tasty. They also have a ton of vegetarian and fish/seafood options.
Sti Rota Restaurant
2298 025627
https://goo.gl/maps/T7UqBzyjTBWZt72J9
◦ Poseidon is a very good option too, they have good fish (especially tuna) and seafood
Poseidon Restaurant
2298 023597
https://goo.gl/maps/wRSMoV3bsoLQpHRf6
◦ Sail Sushi and cocktail bar has nice sushi and other fish/Japanese style dishes. Also fabulous cocktails (alcoholic and virgin). The chef used to work in a Michelin restaurant in Athens so quality is very good.
SAIL Sushi Cocktail Bar
694 837 2767
https://goo.gl/maps/nGXgRtD9on1LP1Dx7
◦ Maistrali (or “crazy Adonis place”) specialises in seafood and that’s pretty much all you can eat there! He has very good octopus, calamari, mussels, sardines, white anchovies, prawns, all very fresh and tasty! The owner is a character, a bit eccentric, but fun.
Maistrali Ouzeri- Restaurant. “Antonis O Archontas”
https://goo.gl/maps/P9oBXZFb8QutWiSf9
◦ Naftis specialises in fish and seafood too. The owner Soula runs a fish shop in Galatas as well so she gets access to fresh fish everyday
Ναύτης Ψαροταβέρνα Πόρος – The Sailor Fish Tavern – Family Taverna Poros island
694 698 1004
https://goo.gl/maps/YCbwiTW6uH2cyaGQ9
◦ Primasera – a bit of a fancy restaurant, has very good fish, carpaccio, ceviche, seafood pasta
Primasera
693 729 7897
https://goo.gl/maps/fNxbUNzQcrnEXNYg8
METHANA:
Restaurants in Vathi:
◦ Paleokastro – good taverna right on the sea with a beautiful outdoors setting. All restaurants in Vathi specialise in seafood and fish, this is one of the best one of them all.
Paleokastro
2298 092747
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MYbvWXV3yJzsGfYt8?g_st=ic
◦ To Vathi – in the quaint tiny port of Vathi, right by the sea. Again, anything from the sea, but there are also other options.
◦ Jimmy’s – a great taverna with lovely location and yummy food.
Fish Tavern Jimmy’s
2298 093040
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dd9PRm9UxEtRW3TYA?g_st=ic
◦ Restaurant/cafe/bar in Kameni Chora (close to the volcano) – location is spectacular, right at the foot of the volcano. Serves simple Greek dishes, coffee, wine, drinks.
ΙΩΑΝΝΟΥ, ΟΙΝΟΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΗΡΙΟ
697 771 5676
https://maps.app.goo.gl/p7F2iFXaofLd7i7b9?g_st=ic
HYDRA:
◦ There is a great restaurant that we like a lot called Techné, it’s a bit of nouvelle Greek cuisine with interesting recipes and the location is gorgeous overlooking the sea: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3dMFzyp2nQt3FhN6?g_st=ic
◦ This place has the best goat milk rice pudding made fresh everyday! Plus other deserts: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JcmwsQRXyGGKjvtC7?g_st=ic
NAFPLIO:
◦ Ta Fanaria is a traditional Greek taverna that serves home cooked style dishes. They make great lamb but also ask for daily specials. You can even go visit the kitchen and see what you like https://maps.app.goo.gl/NeknnUJoDZQdbnUs8?g_st=ic
◦ Wild duck is a bit more modern Greek restaurant, very interesting dishes. It’s great if you are looking for something else than traditional taverna food: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q9T4HRy2qNSiStSw6?g_st=ic
◦ Valaora is a bit more fancy, it’s Mediterranean fusion cuisine inspired by traditional flavours of the Peloponnese: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iqyTGhYQbWkaApV49?g_st=ic
◦ And, if you miss a very good pizza, the Italians here go to “Il Porto”
Drinks & Cocktails & Wine Bars
GALATAS:
◦ Miral – great bar with good selection of beers, cocktails, they make yummy pizzas and pastas, lovely decor
Miral coffee house
2298 043377
https://goo.gl/maps/nT2aM8Z5hB35nFJB8
POROS:
◦ Serenità – the guys from La Frianderie in Galatas opened this cool spot where they serve delicious cocktails, wines (it’s a wine bar as well) and yummy food (pizza is to die for!) & snacks including their famous ice cream and patisserie, and coffee of course
Serenita Poros
2298 023153
https://goo.gl/maps/ayHGABYQk1tynNdF7
◦ Sail sushi and cocktail bar – already mentioned, faaaaabulous cocktails, shisha and great atmosphere (and delicious sushi)
SAIL Sushi Cocktail Bar
694 837 2767
https://goo.gl/maps/nGXgRtD9on1LP1Dx7
◦ Ampelos wine bar where you can do wine tasting, try some local wines
Ampelos Wine Bar
694 554 0951
https://goo.gl/maps/RvEPa6Tzif8M6KLr7
◦ Joy Bar – cool spot for cocktails and fun music (more old school downstairs, modern upstairs). Parties start after 11/12pm
Joy bar
699 840 5353
https://goo.gl/maps/4Kmz7CBnETq1dHtX8
◦ Regatta bar – a cool balcony bar overlooking Poros marina, great spot for sunset watching; they have nice beers and cocktails; and for those musically gifted there is a proper piano inside which you can play 🙂
Regatta Cocktail Bar
2298 025811
https://goo.gl/maps/VgvY7PAgWR7FsMuU8
Cafes & Breakfast & Patisserie Spots
GALATAS
◦ La Frianderie – our favourite spot. Not only amazing breakfast, fresh croissants, fresh juices and fabulous coffee, but also ice cream from best ingredients, Paris style patisserie desserts and burgers from Angus beef
La Frianderie
2298 042218
https://goo.gl/maps/42FEiao944DsK71W8
◦ Miral – has very good brunch as well
Miral coffee house
2298 043377
https://goo.gl/maps/pABcAksFqvEEszwD6
◦ Vlachos pastry shop
Nice milk rices, tasty ice-creams, concentrated juice from the area (some with stevia), a lot of variety of classical Greek desserts, always fresh and open from morning til late evening everyday! If you miss a bottle of ouzo or wine, also available here when everybody else is closed.
BREAD : the best one is KARAGIANNIS BAKERY, different kinds of breads, including chia bread and ciabatta, traditional countryside bread etc. They have also very nice spanakopitakia, which are smaller spinach pies with tender cheese but you have to go before 10am because usually it does not stay long!
POROS:
◦ Sail sushi and cocktail bar makes DELICIOUS brunches (till 1:30pm). Our favourites are acai bowl and avocado toast with poached egg
SAIL Sushi Cocktail Bar
694 837 2767
https://goo.gl/maps/hYy8wEqe9WVujTtLA
◦ Vessalas – or “the Red Door” is a great patisserie, home made chocolates, ice cream, pistachio butter (which is to die for!) place. Sotiria the owner is a highly skilled chemical engineer who uses her knowledge for food, mostly sweets 🙂 Try her special chocolates (the 70% one is our favourite) including chocolate almond bites with 0% sugar (sweetened with natural xylitol), ice cream with inventive flavours (like avocado or pumpkin and cinnamon)
Θ. ΒΕΣΣΑΛΑ
2298 025890
https://goo.gl/maps/T45YQf4zqTwqQXZ99
NAFPLIO:
◦ Pergamonto makes the best loukoumades which are traditional Greek mini doughnuts. They have a huge amount of flavours to choose from. We like the traditional with cinnamon.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gBPXbpgWqo7TxAWz8?g_st=ic
Beaches
GALATAS / mainland side
PLAKA Beach Bar & Resto
698 219 9433
https://goo.gl/maps/EPWKuuT7CaZp6Uby9
◦ Aliki – second closest beach to us (10min walk from Plaka by the seaside), nice secluded sandy beach; next to Aliki there is a traditional greek taverna Fotini’s
Paralia Aliki
https://goo.gl/maps/MBQcMirLLNL5FvkW8
Fotinis Restaurant and Pansion
2298 042952
https://goo.gl/maps/SuyhMARw4SxQAnmt8
◦ one of my favourite beaches is Votsalakia beach (unorganised, no beds or umbrellas) and Kantinais bar, it is 30min drive (going towards Athens). It is a well kept secret and mostly local people go there (or if you were lucky enough to hear about it 😃)
Kantinaḯs
https://goo.gl/maps/KUHTWA3hEuZrzm7X9
◦ This is a lovely “wild” beach opposite Hydra island, it’s 30min drive from Live Bio. It’s a long, sandy beach that is totally hidden from view and few people go there
37°24’52.5″N 23°26’06.1″E
https://goo.gl/maps/5JL7q75AtxSAhQkY6
POROS:
◦ Monastiri beach under the monastery on Poros; very nice beach with super clear waters, you can take your car across to Poros with the car ferry and drive; cross with taxi boat and take another taxi boat to Monastiri or normal road taxi
Monastiri beach bar
698 594 2631
https://goo.gl/maps/7ASdHHceoJJvWJvw8
◦ On the other side of Poros in Neorio bay and here Anasa is one of my favourite beaches and beach bars (take your car across and drive; also taxi boats from Poros town; or walk 20min when you cross with the big ferry from Galatas)
Anasa beach
https://goo.gl/maps/aZEqAPNM4obyy5bq8
◦ After that is Love Bay, which is quaint and secluded although gets busy as it is small
Paralia Limanaki tis Agapis
https://goo.gl/maps/WDnmswhfvP5uLaEy8
◦ Russian Bay is very nice too (take the car across and drive or take a taxi on Poros); it has a historical building from the 19th century from the time of the wars with the Ottomans
Russian Dockyard
694 314 6669
https://goo.gl/maps/tBqZLio8y1h2Cfzs6
◦ This is a new trendy beach and beach bar that opened this summer; they have a dj and beach party every Tuesday
SEEN into the sea
https://goo.gl/maps/KNuT6gRPZSpukaTKA
Sight seeings
GALATAS & POROS TRANSPORT INFO
GALATAS & POROS TRANSPORT INFO
(Including taxi boats from Plaka, Aliki to Poros and vice versa) – scroll down for the boat from Aliki/Plaka to Poros
https://poros.gr/local-transport-routes.html
POROS:
◦ See the website https://visitporos.com to have many information about our island, but in any case, don’t miss the clock tower which is the symbol of the place and offers 360° view over the channel.
◦ To hike and to cycle, see as well https://porostrails.gr which is full of very interesting information and itineraries all around the place, including Galatas.
METHANA:
◦ Don’t miss the hot springs at the entrance of the town of Methana, where you can enjoy mild water even at the low season. Free bath in the sea where the gas comes from the volcano. Half an hour maximum in the water to have all the benefits, no silver jewels in the water.
◦ The volcano in Kameni Chora
37°37’06.5″N 23°20’10.3″E
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjKYu166sQgX1YDWA?g_st=ic (this is where you park)
Kameno Vouno
https://maps.app.goo.gl/d5x4xvMF6n6K3D1s9?g_st=ic
◦ Pigeon Cave – impressive cave with water pools. You can swim in it.
Peristeri Cave
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yMpwQDERdBSnYQAHA?g_st=ic
◦ There are many hiking trails on Methana which have been cleaned and marked by our friend Elias. You can find a map for them on his website: Main – www.volcanotrails.gr
EPIDAURUS:
World Heritage site, sumptuous world famous theater https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/491/
MYCENAE:
World heritage site, impressive and he archeological site from 1300 BC https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/941/
NAFPLIO:
One of the most romantic city of Greece, well-known “city of lovers”, great town center Italian style, very interesting archeological museum and impressive fortress Palamidi www.visitnafplio.com
HYDRA:
The famous island where cars, bikes, scooters are forbidden ; you can only walk or ride donkeys or horses there. Beautiful main town, refine architecture, very chic island.
see https://hydra.com and https://hydratrails.gr
SPETSES:
Another famous island from the Saronics, berth of “La Bouboulina” Greek heroin from the revolution in Greece, don’t miss the museum if you go there. https://ermioni.info/spetses-island
Cool shops
◦ ΩΨ – a design concept store, absolutely fabulous! Gorgeous clothes from greek designers including local, upscaled clothes and design pieces, jewellery, decor items, cosmetics, everything from natural materials. The owners are both designers passionate about sustainability
ΩΨ Studio Poros
694 846 5454
https://goo.gl/maps/XpqSUBSXVSz2kV3n6
◦ Ergani weaving – the most unique, handmade souvenirs from Greece and Poros; Eleni is a master when it comes to weaving, she can make gorgeous cushions, carpets, dolls etc. on order. She also stocks great toys and other items from Greece
ERGANI weaving workshop
2298 026030
https://goo.gl/maps/LsExjWJ3gAz3Dy6y5
◦ Olive Lab – Magda (with the help of her husband and son) makes all the stuff herself including cosmetics, soap dishes, shaving things for men, bags, cosmetic bags, decor items. Everything is natural, cosmetics 100% organic made from olive oil, essential oils, herbs.
OLIVELAB NATURALS
2298 029149
https://goo.gl/maps/iDvRmD6pecxCTPuE9
◦ Swan – handmade ceramics, jewellery and design objects made by Greek and international designers. Beautiful contemporary designs.
SWAN
2298 029358
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmJATnUxGmV3pU9v6?g_st=ic
◦ Nice Clothes shop including greek designers
Tres Chic Poros Exclusive
2298 029211
https://goo.gl/maps/khRJM3LcNz5Q7czm7
◦ Nice Clothes shop number 2 including greek designers
Tres Chic Poros
2298 022160
https://goo.gl/maps/AjyprDbUJgT6GFiu9
Poros' Secret guest apartments
Reviews
Guest reviews
“I was seduced by this corner of the Peloponnese from my first stay. Nature is wild and preserved. The old olive trees add charm to the place.
My favorite beach, accessible by a pretty pedestrian path, is uncrowded with transparent water. The island of Poros is a few minutes away by boat. An authentic island alive with its inhabitants. There are many restaurants there. The central location of Galatas allows you to visit numerous archaeological sites located 1 to 2 hours by car. The islands of Hydra and Spetses are very accessible from Poros by hydrofoils.
The surrounding beaches, accessible by car, are as bucolic as possible with crystal clear water. Pascale’s apartments are spacious, bright and have a refined and warm design. The bed is ultra comfortable. We feel good there. The view of the sea from the terrace is magical. The kitchen is well equipped enough to cook locally.
Only one desire: to come back!”
Valérie F.
France
Balbina K.
Norway
Maria de P.
Spain
“Dream stay in the Peloponnese with our two couples of friends. We stayed in 3 elegantly decorated apartments, very comfortable, offering a magnificent view of the island of POROS. Our welcoming hostess was attentive to our well-being. Thank you Pascale.
Perfect starting point for exploring Greece in all directions. We will return!”
Dominique and Gil Y.
France
Nicolas M.
France
Lucas C.
France
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I look forward to welcoming you!
