Services
2013 Water Taxi Rates
Water taxi rates are per trip and not per person, so if you’ve got a large enough group, they can be an economical way of getting around or taking excursions to the mainland or other islands.
Ambulance
For obvious reasons, Hydra’s ambulance, a small golf cart-like vehicle, is only available near the port and on level roads. Arrangements can be made to have patients requiring ambulance services carried, either by individuals or donkey, to an accessible area. … Continue reading
By Bus to Kranidi or Ermioni
The KTEL bus service runs from the Athens station to either Kranidi (from which you can take a bus to Ermioni and catch a dolphin or take a taxi to Metoxi and catch the Freedom) or directly to Ermioni. The … Continue reading
Cosmetic and General Dentistry ◊ Michalis Grigoropoulos
Hydra now has two dentists. Michalis Grigoropoulos has opened shop on Miaoulis Street, next door to Hydr@Tech, up from the Zefiros Taverna, across from Lulu’s. He performs both general and cosmetic dentistry. His office is open Monday through Wednesday. Contact: … Continue reading
Hospital
This small hospital is available for residents and visitors in case of illness or emergency. The facilities are fully adequate for dealing with basic illnesses and injuries; if the doctors and nurses on staff determine that a patient’s needs require … Continue reading
Hydra Diving Center ◊ Vlichos
In Greece, scuba divers must be accompanied by a licensed guide by law, and Hydra Diving Center will take divers out both during the day and at night. Located in Vlichos, the center also provides scuba lessons, including to first-time … Continue reading
Kleopatra Haritou ◊ Wedding & event photography
Kleopatra Haritou has studied photography in New York, Athens, and London (she has an MA from Goldsmith’s University). She has worked as a still photographer in the TV and film industries and works today mainly in the arts. Her style … Continue reading
Metoxi Water Bus Services
Hydra Lines (Freedom I and II) runs a daily scheduled water bus service to and from Metoxi for €6.50 per passenger. The schedule provided below is for 2013. For the most up-to-date schedules to and from Metoxi, please visit the … Continue reading
Post Office ◊ Hydra Market
The post office, located in Hydra’s central market square, is open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. As Hydra has no residential mail delivery, lines can be quite long as people wait to pick up their post, … Continue reading
Seaside Rose ◊ Hydra Town
Katerina Voulgari handles the event planning, flowers, decoration, and other detail for weddings, baptisms, conferences, birthdays, or any other important occasion-you name it. She runs a small shop toward the back of town, where you can visit her personally to … Continue reading
Water Taxis ◊ Hydra Harbor
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 and Gonia Cafe. You’ll probably see lots of donkeys standing … Continue reading
Alket Macolli ◊ Technician
Alket will come to your home and provides electrical installation/repair services for air conditioners/heaters, refrigerators, freezers, cookers, ovens, washing machines and dryers, dish washers, water pumps, computers, and much, much more. Alket is on Hydra winter and summer. Contact Alket … Continue reading
Apply for EOT Licensing for Short-Term House Rentals
To legally rent your home for any period under three months to any single occupant (be it one or more individuals and even family or friends), you must have a permit from the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT). Those who … Continue reading
Castello ◊ Kamini Harbor
The fully renovated 18th century fort-like building on Kamini’s pebble beach just past Kamini Harbor, Castello serves drinks and food all day to beachgoers, then dinner and drinks to diners and partiers into the night. It’s also a popular venue … Continue reading
Dentist
Dentist Panagiotis Zervos performs teeth cleanings and checks, fillings, bridges, crowns, and the like. He is located just up from Ostria Restaurant, before Anna Marie’s supermarket. Please call 22980 52566.
Hydra by Car or Taxi
Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside the arrivals area at the Athens airport. It is also possible to book a taxi through a private service. Athens Airport Taxi offers an online booking service as well. Fares from the … Continue reading
Maragos Shipping Services
For transport of large and bulk items between Hydra, Ermioni, Spetses, Kranidi, Porto Heli, and Kilatha.
Space DVD Club ◊ Hydra Town
Bring your passport and sign up to rent DVDs for €3 apiece. New releases are rented overnight; older DVDs are rented for 3 nights at a time. Late fees are €1 per night. Contact: 22980 52640
Athens Airport to Pireaus
The nearest airport to Hydra is the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (airport code ATH). Most people flying to Greece and traveling directly to Hydra either take a taxi or catch the X96 bus to Piraeus, where they can take … Continue reading
Donkeys ◊ Hydra Harbor
Because people on Hydra get around mostly on foot, they often hire muleteers to transport larger items, baggage, and heavy shopping up the mountain to their homes. There are donkey men who specialize in giving tourists rides, and they often … Continue reading
Hydra by Flying Dophin or Cat (Hydrofoil)
After you arrive at Piraeus either by bus or taxi, you will catch a flying dolphin or cat to Hydra. Boats depart several times daily and the trip takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. One company provides service to Hydra: … Continue reading
Irida Photography ◊ Hydra Town
Nikolaos Kiafas provides photo development and photocopying services. He also stocks cameras, photography supplies, frames, and the like. Contact Miaoulis Street Hydra, Greece 22980 54022
Muses Hair Salon ◊ Hydra Town
Muses provides hair cutting, coloring, and dressing services for women and men. Contact Lignou Street Hydra, Greece 22980 53523
Recycling on Hydra at Last!
For those who’ve been waiting, we have recycling on Hydra! You can take plastic and glass bottles and metal cans to the new recycling center in the central market, by the post office, in Hydra town.
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Sue Rappas ◊ Hydra Town
Just off Hydra Port, up from Ostria Restaurant before Muses hair salon, Sue Rappas runs a plumbing and appliance shop. Stop in for anything from a new fan to a coffeemaker to a hair dryer, or book an appointment for … Continue reading
