Location: Hydra Island in Greece
Nearest Airport:
Athens at 100
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Nearest Train:
Piraeus at 60
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Nearest Motorway:
Piraeus at 60
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 100
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When you imagine a perfect Greek island Hydra is it. Narrow cobbled lanes to get lost in. Unexpected chic shops round corners. Quality locally served tavernas. Busy and quiet bars. Sea front cafes. Swimming in crystal clear waters. Goat tracks. Coastal walks. Deserted hills. Pine forests. Deserted bays. Hidden water sports facilities. Friendly locals. Day trips to other islands: Spetses, Poros, Dokos, Aegina, Agistri. Sunshine, shade and old windmills. But what gives Hydra it's unique feel is the strict building regulations which keeps everything in traditional harmony and the fact that the only mode of transport is donkey. There are no roads and no cars or bikes. Everywhere is a short walk or, if you like, a donkey ride away. The traditional way of building and lack of motorised transport keep the pace of life in Hydra as it was 100 years ago, delightfully steady and gentle. There is time to talk, time to smile, time to relax. On Hydra the world is still a beautiful place.