Monasteries

Between one and two hour’s walk above Hydra Town, depending on your pace, the Monastery of Prophet Elias provides spectacular views of the island, sea, and Peloponnese. Built in 1813 on the slope of Mount Eros on the site of an abandoned monastery, the grounds are today cared for by two monks and include a courtyard enclosing the main church, other attractive buildings, stables, and a vegetable garden. (more…)