Poros

Built around a sheltered harbour, Poros grew into the principal town of a small island pair in Greece’s Saronic Gulf. Its waterfront rises up a hillside beneath the town’s familiar clock tower, while the narrow Poros Strait separates the island from the Peloponnese coast at Galatas. Poros is formed by the adjoining islands of Sphairia and Kalaureia; the latter is associated with the ancient Sanctuary of Poseidon, once an important religious centre. Ferries, fishing boats and cafés keep the harbour at the centre of daily life. Continue with other webcams from Attica to see how this island corner of the Saronic Gulf connects with the wider coast.

Attica combines the dense energy of Athens with the maritime calm of the Saronic Gulf, reflecting its position between the gulf and the Aegean Sea. Greece’s political and cultural centre also extends to coastal headlands and islands, including Hydra in the Saronic Islands. The Acropolis of Athens, crowned by the Parthenon, is its defining ancient monument, while Piraeus connects the capital with sea routes across Greece. At Cape Sounion, the Temple of Poseidon stands above the Aegean at Attica’s southern edge. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Attica.

Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.