Hydra, Archontic, Glorious and Cosmopolitan, rich in history and traditions with excellent architecture and unparalleled beauty, is a stone’s throw from Athens.
A beautiful, picturesque island with wonderful sandy or pebble beaches, with crystal clear and deep blue waters, which you should definitely visit.
Historical island, where the visitor meets the history and culture of the recent past.
Hydra, in addition to its unchanged characteristics, its beaches, the clear blue sea, romantic walks, tranquility and nightlife with its cosmopolitan style, offers visitors intense activities, to make the days spent on the island unforgettable.
It is located in the centre of the island, in the cove of a closed bay, and is built amphitheatrically on the rocky slope around the harbour, creating a unique harmony between architecture and environment.
Strolling through the picturesque alleys and gazing at the imposing buildings, one imagines that one is living in the glorious moments of the history of Hydra.
What to admire on the Holy and Glorious Rock of Hydra, the Historical – Archive Museum, the Ecclesiastical – Byzantine Museum and the other Museums of Hydra or the mansions of the Capetanians of the last century with their peculiar architecture and the picturesque post-Byzantine Churches.
Hydra is considered the “navel” of the Saronic Gulf, so you can organize one or two day trips to Poros, Spetses, Hermione or Porto Heli, which are about 30 or 40 minutes away from Hydra, either by flying cat or by car from Metochi.
The main characteristic of the island is that there are no cars or other wheeled vehicles and travel is done only on foot or with donkeys, which makes Hydra even more picturesque.
An important reason to come to our island is to visit and worship in the Holy Monasteries and the numerous Churches, which, apart from their religious role and the devotion they cause, are architectural and historical monuments with many historical relics.
Hydra combines the short distance from Athens with wonderful holidays, full of intense activities and alternative types of tourism that it offers to its visitors.
Sailing races, mountain running races, hiking the eleven routes of Hydra, historical tours, the circumnavigation of the island, water sports and games, all kinds of fishing on the rocky bottom of the island, guided dives to get to know the beautiful world of the seabed, nearby excursions, romantic sunset walks are just some of the activities you will find on our island.
Hydra is one of the most suitable islands for safe family tourism, since there is a complete lack of wheeled vehicles, even bicycles, closed and controlled areas, as well as sandy or pebble beaches with shallow waters. This way parents can feel safe for the safety of their children and enjoy, apart from the many activities that the island offers, the tranquility and the joys of holidays with their children.
The island with its 300 churches and 6 monasteries along with the unique harmony and picturesque, is an ideal romantic destination for a wonderful wedding ceremony, while offering you all the necessary facilities and amenities for the success of your dream wedding.
At the same time, in recent years, many events of companies, individuals, clubs, as well as engagements, christenings in beautiful places, next to the sea.
Hydra is ideal for religious tourism, focusing on the old monasteries and the many churches and chapels that exist on the island. It is wonderful to find yourself on the eve of the feast day of a monastery or a church or even in a chapel and participate with devotion in the celebration and the procession of the procession of the icon of the Saint.
Because it is a stone’s throw from the marinas of Athens (about 30 nautical miles) it is easy to come to Hydra with any boat, small or large, that can anchor, either in the port, or in Mandraki or on any beach of the island, doing sea tourism.
Hydra is a paradise for every kind of artist and people involved in the visual arts, since they are supported by foundations and private individuals, so that many Greek and foreign artists come to Hydra to exhibit works, events and traditional folk art.
In Hydra every year many conferences or seminars are held, since the delegates combine work with a few days of vacation, offering along with their work, relaxation and entertainment, in one of the best and closest destinations from Athens.
In Hydra there are accommodations for all financial possibilities, picturesque taverns on the beach, entertainment, fun or relaxing holidays, depending on what each visitor is looking for.
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