Nearest Airport
: Athens
at 100
Kilometres
Nearest Train
: Piraeus
at 60
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: Piraeus
at 60
Kilometres
When you imagine a perfect Greek island Hydra is it. Now imagine you siting on your perfectly located roof terrace with the island laid out all around you. Red roof tops cascading to the harbour. Swimming in crystal clear waters. Goat tracks. Coastal walks. Pine forests. Deserted bays. Narrow cobbled lanes to get lost in with unexpected chic shops round corners. Busy and quiet bars. Sea front cafes. Friendly locals. Day trips to other islands: Spetses, Poros, Dokos, Aegina, Agistri. But what gives Hydra it's unique feel is the strict building regulations which keeps everything in traditional harmony & 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 & gentle. There is time to talk, time to smile, time to relax. On Hydra the world is still a beautiful place