Greek Islands: Hydra

Hydra was a multi-headed monster in greek mythology. The inhabitants of the island that shares her name have faced the muli-headed onslaught of tourism in a novel way. Cars and all modern forms of transport are banned from the island (including bicycles) leaving hydra to remain a picture perfect greek island.

If you get the chance to visit this lovely little island just a short boat ride from Athens, then I urge you to take it.

Things to see on the Island of Hydra

Climb Mount Eros to the monastery of Profitis Ilias and the convent of Agia Efpraxia where the welcome is warm and the views stunning.

Hydra is above all an artist's dream. As a result painters at work may (no, lets make that 'will') be encountered everywhere.

Beaches on Hydra

Avlaki Beach
Hydroneta Beach
Kaminia Beach
Spilia Beach
Vlichos Beach
Mandraki Beach
Agios Nikolaos Beach
Bitsi Beach
Molos Beach
Limnioniza Bay Beach

Reviews of Hydra

Perfect Peace

No cars and no noise. What a lovely place. Hard to believe we were still in Europe.

Chris

Beach tip

Spilia Beach - go to the northern end, where the sand is better and the sunbeds more spaced out.

Max Strand

Squid

The beach barbecue included the most amazing squid. Not in batter, but in a dark sauce that had quite a bit of chilli in it. It blew us away.