HYDRA
BY AREA
a
guide to property location on the island
Hydra
is a small island - its maximum length, northeast–southwest, is 13 miles
(21 km), and it has an area of only 19.2 sq miles (49.6 sq km). The population
is concentrated on the western side of the island. The other side of Hydra
remains untouched and no road leads there. Mountains run down the central
spine of the island, the highest point being 590 metres.
For Real Estate purposes
the island can be divided into 6 areas in order of most densely populated
:
1. Hydra town
and Kiafa
2. Four Corners
3. Kaminia village
4. Vlychos
5. Mandraki
is the
area surrounding the main harbour of the island where all boats and ferries
dock. Here you will find the main shopping center, banks, police dept,
hospital, pharmacies, etc. Most waterfront property here is taken up with
commercial lets, but houses do come on the market from time to time. The
most populated area is Kiafa, which is high up above the port and is the
oldest residential area of the town. People choose Kiafa because it affords
good views. Those who wish to avoid stairs, look for property in the flat
town area. PROPERTY
OF THE MONTH - HYDRA TOWN
is the
friendly name given to the area that saddles a plateau between Hydra town
and Kaminia village and for our purposes – encompasses all properties either
side of the square with grocery shops known as “4 corners”. Houses here
are generally to be found in a cheaper price bracket as they do not all
have views of the sea. There is a real “village” atmosphere here and this
is where the American poet Leonard Cohen has a home. PROPERTY
OF THE MONTH - 4 CORNERS
has a
different ambience altogether from the hustle and bustle of Hydra town,
yet they are only 10 minutes apart. You can reach Kamina village on foot
via the coastal road or take the steep stepped short cut through “4 Corners”.
Kaminia is a fishing village with a picturesque marina and houses here
enjoy views all the way to Spetses. It is a peaceful village with
grocery shops, 5 tavernas, a school (ages 3-12) and Castello Beach very
popular for swimming. Property in this area is on the rise as people wish
to escape the noise of the main port and be closer to the sea.
PROPERTY
OF THE MONTH - KAMINIA
is a holiday
home area with houses mainly of new construction all close to the sea.
There is a large grey pebble beach, one taverna and one café. It
is approximately 15 minutes walk from Kaminia village. Taxi boats are available
to transport residents here to Hydra town or it can be a 40 minute walk
along the coastal path.
is a small
neighbourhood settled around a beautiful bay that lies to the North of
Hydra town. It is approximately thirty minutes walk from Hydra town along
the coastal road. There are a few newly built villas along the road. The
bay features the MiraMare hotel with a bar/cafeteria.
Outer areas
: There are a few properties around the farming settlement
of Episkopi and the Bay of Molos further down the South coast. There are
no shops or restaurants in these settlements and Molos is not easily reached
by foot, you really need a boat or to use the water taxis. If you are interested
in this area please enquire.
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