Location: Hydra Island in Greece
Nearest Airport:
ATHENS - ELEFTHERIOS BENIZELOS AIRPORT at 115
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
HYDRA at 300
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Nearest Train:
PIREAUS at 68
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 800
Metres
The plethora of artists and splattering of the famous gives Hydra the feel of chic and traditional Greek all mixed into one island all at once. The fisherman sits side by side with - ah that would be that would be telling! Not only would it be telling but it would be irrelevant here. That is Hydras appeal, the stress of modern life is forgotten. People are just people. As no cars are allowed, exploring is done on foot or by donkey along steps in the town area or earthen tracks and terraces higher up. As you wander around Hydra town you may feel transported back to another time. Higher up in the town, common sounds are donkeys' brays, cockerels' cries or the clip-clop of the donkeys' hooves on the cobbled lanes and terraces. The town offers traditional island and Venetian architecture. It has charming churches and a stunning landscape well worth seeing up close. There are beaches and places to swim within walking distance or by water-taxi. A unique island full of unique people.