largely considered one of the most beautiful islands in Greece, Hydra is part of the Saronic islands and is one of this kind of Athens, it only takes two hours to get there with the ferry in Piraus.
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Best period
The best months for good weather on the island of Hydra are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
On average the hottest months are July and August
August is the best month for swimming
Tourist Attractions
Throughout the calendar Hydra are numerous festivals, all celebrated with a splendid show.Here are just a few of them: in the Easter holidays there are several days in Hydra, with a special tradition for every day to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.On Friday, the people of Hydra wear candles and follow the epitaph during a procession;On Saturday, the resurrection is celebrated in the yard of a church at midnight;And on Sunday, Hydriots end the festivities with roast lamb and wine.Easter holidays end with "Burning of Judas" and an amazing fireworks. In the last weekend of June, Miaoulia is celebrated with brightness in the memory of Admiral Andreas Miaoulis, who played a vital role in the War of Independence.The festivities take a week and include folk dances, concerts and races with boats.In the end, there is a reconstruction of the heroic facts of the Amral and reaches the climax in a sensational fireworks. At the end of August, the Kounedouriotia Festival takes place, which commemorates the death of Hydriot and the first president of the Greek Republic, Pavlos Kondouriotis.Visitors, officials and military and art authorities come to the island to celebrate their lives, which involve sporting events, exhibitions and lectures, finally ending the last day with a job and commemoration.
Considered one of the most beautiful pharmacies in the world, Vafalia 'S is an attraction that is worth visiting and is one of the most important on the island.It is a family business founded in 1890 by Evangelos Vagalias, located in a superb man's old mansion.Not only is the products of high quality, but they also come in elegant packaging. In this pharmacy is the oldest in Greece that remained in the same family.Also, we were very lucky to take a tour of the family mansion next to it, which can be rented on Airbnb.
Vlychos beach.Vlychos beach is a wonderful beach, with gravel, in the picturesque city of the same name, just 2 km west of the city of Hydra.You can reach the village by water taxi or on foot.His waters are crystalline, and visitors can enjoy a drink near the few taverns that surround it.It is ideal for those who love the quiet, undisturbed beaches and worth visiting wherever you are on the island. In Kaminia beach.Just 1 km west of the city of Hydra and near the village of Vlihos, the shallow waters of Kaminia make this beach with ideal gravel for families and children.It is located in a small fishing village and has a wide range of delicious restaurants, cafes and taverns on the coast, making this beach an idyllic to visit.From a technical point of view, it is not a beach, but it is a perfect place for diving because of the many rocks in the area.Nearby, there is a cafe of the same name, where people can find soft drinks.At the western end of Hydra is the distant and beautiful beach of Agios Nikolaos sand.With his aquamarine waters and the location sheltered in a bay, it is one of the happiest beaches on the island.In addition to shadows and loungers, there is a cafe where people can find all kinds of food and soft drinks.It can be reached on foot or by boat in the city of Hydra.The beach is shallow, which makes it ideal for families with children, while a tavern offers traditional dishes and drinks.To get there, the hotel offers a boat that runs every hour between the village and Hydra Harbor, or you can rent a water taxi.The cost of the hotel's water taxi is 3 EUR per person.To rent a taxi on water, you will need about 20 €.
In the eighteenth century, Hydra requested the use of cannons to protect themselves from Turkish fleets.Fortunately, they were not used too much, because the Greek fleets did a good job in protecting the island.The cannons bastions were a necessary precautionary measure and you can see today on the left and right of the port.Make sure you get on the bastions and admire its amazing history and view over the Aegean Sea.
For a beautiful walking route, go from the picturesque village of Kamini fishermen, west of the port of Hydra, to the city of Hydra.What is worth it is the fact that it is outside the beaten roads, because there are no tourist shops, but here you can explore the parish church of Ioan Baptist and find amazing ruins of the mansion.
With 300 churches and six monasteries along the island, a traveler has spoiled choice when choosing to visit.The monastery, however, is the main cathedral of Hydra and is located in the center of the port, under the clock tower.It is a focal point for the Greek Orthodox Church and is a place of worship, so proper clothing is required.
One of the most important things to do in Hydra is to walk and enjoy the atmosphere.The city is built on a hill and is full of refined stone mansions, elegant monasteries and cobbled streets.It is simply delightful to be swept on the alleys and explore the colorful bougainvillea that make this island so attractive, so make sure you have time to waste yourself.
What is a more romantic and unique way to spend time on a Greek island?Leaded by Harriet Jarman, who is a local from Hydra since childhood, this company organizes riding trips ranging from 45 minutes all day.Harriet 'S Hydra Horses also emphasizes the animal ethics, and some of the horses were saved by owners and abusive environments.I had the chance to ride her beautiful horses on the alleys of the city.
The mules on this island have always been the means of transport for articles such as luggage and heavy shopping.People also have the chance to walk on them, and they are donkey men who are specialized in the transport of tourists from one place to another.I warmly recommend that you avoid riding on the donkeys and opt for riding.
