Greece is full of hidden beauties that you discover slowly on every trip. Some of them, in fact, are much closer than you might think. Like, for example, Daskalio. A small island famous as the island of love. It is very close to Poros island and it captures the hearts. We happened to be there for the first time because of a wedding that was taking place there. The images speak for themselves…
The beautiful Daskalio, the famous island of love
The graphical and beautiful Daskalio is located opposite the Russian Naval Station. Its name is considered to have been given during the period of Turkish occupation and they named it Daskalio because in the island was a “krifo scholio” (an underground school for teaching the Greek language and Christian doctrine, provided by the Greek Orthodox Church under Ottoman rule in Greece between the 15th and 19th centuries).
And it may be a very small island but it’s not completely empty. On the island, it is located the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Panagitsa). So many weddings and baptisms have taken place there but why do they call it the “island of love”? The answer is simple as long as you look at the island from above. The Daskalio looks like a heart shape. That is why in 2002 the EOT named the island “EROS”. Daskalio, in fact, was the advertising campaign of our country.
The island of love is a beautiful place that we recommend you to visit by boat and enjoy swimming. Ideally, If you can go on a trip to the beautiful island of Poros you will have the chance to visit Daskalio.
To pass across the island, you can go by boat from the main port of Poros, (about 3 €/person), or from the hotel where you will be staying.
Poros, an ideal destination for weekend
Poros is perfect for an escape, mainly, at the weekend, and if you go once you will keep going for many more times. They call the island Venice of the Argosaronikos and not unfairly.
It has more than one reason to love it. If you seek peace and endless walks in nature, Poros its the place for you. From its beautiful settlements, Spheria and the green Kalavria, to the famous Lemon Forest. And it is so close to Athens.
As for Daskalio or the island of love, get a taste from the video of the Channel Up Drones on Youtube. The pictures will leave you speechless and you will want to visit it there very soon…
See HERE on the map where this paradise is!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daskalio is a small island located near Poros in Greece, famous as the island of love. It earned this romantic nickname because when viewed from above, the island has a heart shape. In 2002, the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) officially named it 'EROS' and used it as an advertising campaign for Greece.
Daskalio is located opposite the Russian Naval Station, very close to Poros island. You can reach it by boat from the main port of Poros for approximately 3 euros per person, or arrange transportation from your hotel in Poros.
The name Daskalio was given during the period of Turkish occupation. It comes from the word 'krifo scholio,' which refers to the underground schools that operated on the island during Ottoman rule in Greece between the 15th and 19th centuries, where the Greek language and Christian doctrine were secretly taught.
Daskalio is home to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Panagitsa), which hosts many weddings and baptisms. The island is ideal for swimming and boat trips. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views and explore this small but charming destination by water.
Yes, Poros is an excellent base for visiting Daskalio. Known as the Venice of Argosaronikos, Poros is perfect for weekend getaways and offers beautiful settlements like Spheria and Kalavria, a famous Lemon Forest, peaceful nature walks, and is conveniently close to Athens. From Poros, you can easily access Daskalio by boat.
