Hikers and walkers will find a carpet of wild flowers in the spring and fall, and a multitude of destinations in the monasteries and convents which dot the hills. Maps and suggested itineraries are in the Villa for your convenience.

Architectural and photography buffs will be fascinated by the old mansions dotting the town, built when Hydra was a naval power in the eastern Mediterranean.

The place is famous for its churches and chapels, many great examples of Byzantine architecture and interior decorations; supposedly, one for each day of the year!

Hire one of the small boats in the harbour, bring a picnic lunch, and spend the afternoon on your very own private beach!

Hydra's waterfront is where you observe and participate in the social life of the island: cafes, bars and taverns where locals and tourists gather; a maze of narrow streets with the old Venetian-style houses; restaurants offering good food and ambiance; shops, and innumerable churches and chapels.

The locals you'll get acquainted with will be from all walks of life - fishermen, wealthy Athenians who maintain summer homes there, shopkeepers, writers, peasants, painters and sophisticated expatriates from many countries.

There are no cars, motorcycles, mopeds on Hydra. No noise, no exhaust - the only noises you will hear are the donkey's, the roosters, the church bells and the occasional ship's whistle.

Getting to Hydra :

Frequent hydrofoils from Athens; The Flying Dolphin - get you to the island in an hour and a half.
 

 Learn more Hydra : Why to choose Hydra    -    Pratical guide to the island