The buildings are traditional, made of stone, while in every part of the citythe long naval history is reflected with the busts of admirals or bastionswith cannons. In this museum-island, take romantic walks but alsohistorical tours to the Historical Museum, the Ecclesiastical andByzantine Museum and the Church of the Assumption of the VirginThere are no means of transportation, except for donkeys, carriages, andsea taxis.
Hydra has beautiful beaches but the rocks and the stone slabs for superdives, make it special. In Avlaki, you will swim in turquoise waters andsunbathe on the concrete slabs upon the rocks. In Mikro Kamini, you willenjoy sunny moments, having fun at the beach bar, and the same goes forthe large beach of Agios Nikolaos. Vlychos, with the popular beach ofthe homonymous traditional settlement and the quiet and windless bay ofMolos, is suitable for isolation. In Mandraki, you will do water sports,while in Bisti, surrounded by high cliffs, next to a pine forest, you will enjoydiving. In Megali Spilia and Hydroneta, in a complex of rocky slabs andstairs, outside the port of Hydra, you will dive in deep waters and if youhave the time, you will admire the sunset with an aperitif at the bar, justabove. Hydra is a favorite destination of those who love nature, tranquilityand art and is also called “the island of artists”. Its unchanging beauty,enchanted artists, such as Maria Callas, Chagall, Picasso, Leonard Cohenand the Rolling Stones.
At “Omilos” try pies with sweet herbs and “lalaggites”, the traditionalpancakes of the island. In Megalo Kamini, a particularly picturesquevillage, full of tradition and an aura of history, visit the Mansion ofKoundouriotis, a “jewel” of the island and a unique sample of traditionalHydraic architecture. How about a climb to the highest and most eroticmountain of Hydra? The Eros Mountain Trail route, will awe you, as it isa unique experience. Let yourself enjoy the natural beauties, see beautifulchurches, such as the one of Agios Konstantinos of Hydra and themonastery of Profitis Ilias. And as soon as the hiking is over, at “XeriElia”, the 200-year-old, beautiful, traditional tavern, you will taste the mostdelicious, local, traditional recipes.
An afternoon horse ride will make offer you a particular excitement, withimages and emotions. Start from the center of the Port and explore thepicturesque alleys, as long as you want. Dine at the “Caprice Restaurant-Bar” or at “Sunset”. A romantic and tasty trip with fresh seafood, dessertsand wine, overlooking the sea and the stars. Holidays without at least anovernight at the "Pirate Bar", one of the oldest assets of the island, is notacceptable! Have fun with a nice view of the port and the traffic of theisland, as well as other hotspots of the island, such as "Amalour", "CastelloHydra" and "Hydroneta".If you happen to be on the island at the end ofJune, you will be thrilled with the greatest event of the island, the so-called"Miaoulia". Traditional dances, boat races, sports games and arepresentation of the burning of the Turkish flagship with fireworks, will fillyou with beautiful memories. If you are lucky enough to be on the islandduring the Orthodox Easter, you will experience a special moment duringthe procession of the Epitaph into the sea.
Leave the intense pace of life behind you and make this wonderfultrip to Hydra, that you will adore! Do not forget, in any case,before you leave to try macaroons and the authentic TiramisuFlower!
