Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site
Monastery of Atros
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Βουνό Άτρος (Αγ. Νικολάου-Πόρου)
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Christian Grote
June 8, 2025
Hiking
A beautiful hike, but please only follow the blue and white markings at the beginning. The route has changed.
I followed the GPS at the beginning and walked through undergrowth and over fences without a path!
I followed the GPS at the beginning and walked through undergrowth and over fences without a path!
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Rainer
May 2, 2026
Hiking
The Atros Monastery (Moni Atrou) is considered the oldest monastery on the island and was probably founded in the 8th or 9th century during the Byzantine era.
The monastery is located on Mount Atros at an altitude of about 760 meters above sea level, northwest of the coastal town of Poros.
Particularly striking is the well-preserved medieval defensive tower, which was built to protect against pirate attacks.
It is dedicated to the birth of the Virgin Mary and celebrates its main festival every year on September 8th.
The monastery is located on Mount Atros at an altitude of about 760 meters above sea level, northwest of the coastal town of Poros.
Particularly striking is the well-preserved medieval defensive tower, which was built to protect against pirate attacks.
It is dedicated to the birth of the Virgin Mary and celebrates its main festival every year on September 8th.
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Distance 162 m
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Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, Greece