English Lemonodasos lemon forest
Tens of thousands of lemon and orange trees with trails and an old watermill.
Galatas lies on the Peloponnese coast just 400 metres from Poros across the strait, and is the seat of the Troizinia-Methana municipality. Its name comes from the Greek for 'milkman', after Arcadian herders who settled here from 1920. Zonetransfers sends a driver to the ground-floor arrivals hall and drives you to Galatas (Poros) at a fixed price from €269.
From Athens Airport to Galatas (Poros), a private car starts at €269 for up to four passengers, covering about 190 km in about 3 h. Tolls, waiting time and child seats are part of the fixed price. Zonetransfers confirms the booking at once.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | from €269 per vehicle (1–4 people) |
| Distance | about 190 km |
| Drive time | about 3 h |
| Pick-up | Baggage-hall exit with a name sign |
| Tolls | included |
| Waiting | 60 min free from landing |
From the airport the route takes the Attiki Odos and the Olympia Odos (A8) towards Corinth, crosses the canal, turns off to Epidaurus and follows the Saronic coast road to Galatas, opposite Poros.
| Leg | Road |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leave the airport on the Attiki Odos to the Olympia Odos (A8), direction Corinth. |
| 2 | After the Corinth Canal, exit towards Epidaurus and the Saronic coast road. |
| 3 | At the Epidaurus junction, follow signs for Poros and Spetses. |
| 4 | Coast road to Galatas, opposite Poros. |
Times assume normal traffic; summer weekends are busier.
Tens of thousands of lemon and orange trees with trails and an old watermill.
Walls, acropolis and sanctuaries about 7 km from Galatas.
Small gorge with springs next to ancient Troezen.
Doric temple of about 520 BC on Poros, where Demosthenes is said to have died.
Founded around 1720 on Poros.
Instead of the boat from Piraeus, you can drive to Galatas and cross the 400 m strait in minutes, with no fixed ferry times to catch.
Same price at any hour, day or night.
A shortlist of Galatas (Poros) hotels by style and location:
Just 11 rooms, an outdoor pool and free parking, 5 minutes from Aliki beach.
Km 3 Galatas–Ermioni road, 18020 Galatas · Couples
120 rooms on a pine-covered cliff, two pools and a private beach.
Monastiri area, 18020 Poros · Families, beach
16-room boutique hotel on the harbour, right opposite Galatas quay.
Poros harbourfront, 18020 Poros · No car needed
80 rooms on Askeli beach, with meeting rooms for up to 400.
Askeli beach, 18020 Poros · Beach and groups
Payment is 100% online (cards or PayPal), and we issue an official invoice if you ask when booking.
24 June: St John's Klidonas custom on Poros, with bonfire jumping.
Poros Arts Festival: theatre, cinema, concerts and dance.
Families and groups travel together to Galatas (Poros) in one vehicle.
| When | What | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Lemonodasos lemon forest | Tens of thousands of lemon and orange trees with trails and an old watermill. |
| Midday | Ancient Troezen | Walls, acropolis and sanctuaries about 7 km from Galatas. |
| Afternoon | Cross to Poros by water taxi | Boats run all day across the strait. |
| Evening | Galatas waterfront | Cafés and tavernas facing Poros town. |
Want a driver for the day in Galatas (Poros)? See our Athens chauffeur service.
Water taxis cross from Galatas quay to Poros in about 3 minutes and the car ferry in about 5. There is a free municipal car park by the quay if you leave a car behind.
A private transfer to Galatas in about 3 hours, then a 3–5 minute boat across the strait.
From €269 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers.
At the exit from the baggage hall on the ground-floor arrivals level, holding a sign with your name.
Yes: cars reach Galatas and cross on the car ferry in about 5 minutes.
About 3 hours by private transfer, via Corinth and Epidaurus.
Online, with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Maestro or PayPal. The driver collects nothing.
Stay in the arrivals hall and call the 24-hour assistance number on your voucher, or message us on WhatsApp at +34 654 381 547.
Book the pick-up in Galatas (Poros) 5 h before a Schengen or domestic flight and 5 h 30 min before flights to the UK, the US or the Middle East. Passport control applies to flights to the UK, US and Middle East (zone A), so leave earlier for those.
Cancel free with 48 h notice; 96 h for minibuses and coaches. Read the terms.
Add your flight and the address in Galatas (Poros) to see the fixed price before you pay.
Details reviewed October 2026.
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
We travelled from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port to catch a ferry. Having the transfer arranged in advance took some of the stress out of the journey. We got to the port with time to spare.(10/15/2026) Sophie Williams
Booked a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to our accommodation in the city. We had quite a bit of luggage and didn't fancy dealing with public transport. Everything went smoothly(10/11/2026) Thomas Reed
We needed a transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to our hotel near the Eiffel Tower. The driver was easy to find and we went straight to the hotel. Just what we needed after a long flight.(10/02/2026) Emily Parker
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. There were four of us with suitcases, so having a car waiting for us made things much easier. Straightforward booking and a comfortable journey(09/29/2026) Oliver Bennett
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore