Hiking & Walking
Exploring Hydra by Foot or Boat
There are a number of hikes through along the coast or through the hills and mountains of Hydra, all of which provide stunningly beautiful scenery and views, as well as some pretty good exercise. Those seeking less vigorous recreation can … Continue reading
Convent of St. Evpraxia (at the Monestery of Profitas Ilias)
The Convent of St. Evpraxia is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Monastery of Profita Ilias. Facing the monastery’s entrance, walk to the right towards the threshing floor. As you turn right around the main monastery building, you’ll see a … Continue reading
A Guide to Hiking on Hydra ◊ Focus on Hydra
This website provides itineraries for twelve hikes around the island, some longer and more arduous, others short and sweet. Originally intended to be a book, published with gorgeous images of the Hydra landscape, the website provides access to useful hiking … Continue reading
Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) ◊ Above Mandraki
Located in the hills above Mandraki, the Monastery of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity), an example of the simple and austere monastic style of architecture. Agia Triada is thought to have been founded in 1704 by Antonios Oikonomou, a priest and … Continue reading
Church of Saint Konstantinos of Hydra ◊ Kiaffa
The Cathedral of Saint Constantine the Hydriot is unmistakably modern, with an Italianate belltower. Constantine the Hydriot, Hydra’s patron saint, is a so-called neo-martyr from the period of the Turkish occupation of Greece. Constantine had converted to Islam when living … Continue reading
Prophet Ilias Monastery (Μοναστήρι του Προφήτης Ηλίας)
Nestled at an altitude of 500 meters into a slope of Mount Eros, Hydra’s highest peak, and a good two hours’ hike above Hydra Town, depending on your pace, the Monastery of Prophet Elias provides spectacular views of the island, … Continue reading
