Amaryllis Hotel ◊ Hydra Town
Our, small, family-run Greek islands hotel offers traditional hospitality and comfort on the beautiful island of Hydra, Greece.
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Angelika Hotel ◊ Hydra Town
The Angelica is a traditional hotel situated on the central road of the island about 3 minutes from the port.
Phaedra Hotel ◊ Hydra Town
Nestled in a quiet picturesque part of the old town, just a short pleasant stroll from the port, the Phaedra Hotel - Hydra Island offers intimacy in captivating surroundings. The … Keep reading …
Hydra Hotel ◊ Hydra Town
When you really want to escape from everything we can introduce you to a place—Hotel Hydra. Tasteful and meeting high standards it … Keep reading …
Piteoussa Guest House ◊ Hydra Town
Situated in a quiet area of Hydra Town, only a gentle five minutes from the harbour, you will find the Piteoussa Guest House offering a superb standard of accommodation for … Keep reading …
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Lazaros Koundouriotis Mansion (National Historical Museum)
Called the “Father of the Nation,” Lazaros Koundouriotis was great shipowner who played an important role in the Greek War of Independence. … Keep reading …
Cathedral of Hydra
Also called the Church of Dormition, the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, or “the Monastery,” Hydra’s main cathedral is located in the center of the harbor in … Keep reading …
Hydra’s Climate
Click for Hydra’s day- and nighttime temperatures, hours of sunshine and daylight, rainfall, heat and humidity, and UV Index. Keep reading …
Hydra’s Historic Archives and Museum
Founded in 1918, the Historic Archives and Museum of Hydra moved to its current, specially constructed location in 1972. Supervised by the Ministry of Education, the archives gathers and catalogs … Keep reading …
A Brief History of Hydra
Prehistory through the Middle Ages
In ancient times, Hydra’s population was very small, and the historical record is sparse. Archaeological excavation has discovered evidence (mainly pottery sherds) of the first … Keep reading …
About Kala Pigadia
Kala Pigadia (“Good Wells”) takes its name from two covered wells at the center of the neighborhood’s raised platia, or “square,” at the top of Miaoulis Street. Built in 1803 … Keep reading …
A Snapshot of Hydra
Just 37 nautical miles from Athens in the Argo-Saronic Gulf, the long, narrow island of Hydra (or Ydra) is both cosmopolitan and tranquil. Donkeys and boats are the only form … Keep reading …
May Day (Protomayia) ◊ May 1
In the days before this national holiday, the Greeks’ version of Labor Day, locals traditionally gather colorful wild spring flowers from the hillsides and fashion them into wreaths for their … Keep reading …
Kodylenia House ◊ Holiday apartments ◊ Kamini Harbor
Highlights: very spacious, no climb, close to tavernas and shops, beaches and swimming nearby, air conditioning, washing machine Keep reading …
Miaoulia ◊ Last Weekend in June
Hydra is famed for its Miaoulia festival, held on the weekend closest to June 21 in honour of Admiral Andreas Miaoulis, an important Hydriot naval commander in the Greek War of Independence (1821–1827). Keep reading …
Kondouriotia ◊ Late August
In late August, the Municipality of Hydra organizes a commemoration of the death of the first president of the Greek Republic, Hydriot Admiral Pavlos Kondouriotis.
The lavish … Keep reading …
Porta Del Mare ◊ 1BR & 2BR vacation suites ◊ Hydra Harbor
Highlights: jacuzzi, spectacular sunset and sea views, sun-drenched terrace with umbrellas and loungers, HDTV, wireless Internet Keep reading …
Water Taxis
Those who wish to travel between Hydra’s villages without walking can hire a water taxi. The water taxi rank is located in Hydra Harbor in front of the Alpha Bank. Keep reading …
Oxi Day ◊ October 28
Oxi Day commemorates the rejection by Greek prime minister Ioannis Metaxas (r. August 4, 1936—January 29, 1941) of the ultimatum, made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940, demanding that Greece allow Axis … Keep reading …
Villa Georgia ◊ 3BR vacation house to rent ◊ Kamini Village
Highlights: Newly built in the traditional style, spectacular views across the valley, ten minutes from Hydra Town and Kamini beach, fully equipped, modern kitchen, broadband Internet, air conditioning Keep reading …
By Private Water Taxi from Metoxi or Ermioni
If the Freedom bus service can’t accommodate your itinerary, you can hire a private water taxi to cross from either Metoxi (~40€) or Ermioni (~100€). The general number for the … Keep reading …