Getting from Alexandroupoli to Porto Heli

If you are heading to Porto Heli from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to a sheltered harbour on the Argolic Gulf in the northeastern Peloponnese, on the opposite side of the country. It has a marina, good beaches and Spetses visible across the water.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Porto Heli. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Porto Heli by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli, which runs 4 to 5 times daily and takes around 2 hours. Note that the Piraeus to Porto Heli ferries are passenger only and do not carry vehicles.

Getting there by air

Porto Heli has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens and drive to Porto Heli, which takes around 2.5 to 3 hours from Athens via the Peloponnese, as the Piraeus ferry does not carry vehicles.