HYDRA

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CONTENTS
At a glance
Getting here
Dining
Culture
Gallery
At a glance
Getting here
Dining
Culture
Gallery

At a glance

Hydra

feels like a place lifted straight from a painting. An island where time slows, and every path is meant to be walked.

It’s no coincidence that many artists, writers, and creatives have chosen Hydra as their summer refuge, finding inspiration in its light, simplicity, and quiet beauty. Loved for its elegance, calm, and enduring artistic spirit, Hydra feels like stepping into a beautifully illustrated story.

WHERE

Area: 52 km²
Population: 2k year-round

CLOSEST AIRPORT

Athens International Airport (ATH)

Transfer by car/taxi to Piraeus Port, then ferry to Hydra.

TEMPERATURE

26–30°C / 79–86°F

Warm, bright days with gentle island breezes throughout summer.

BEACHES

10+

Rocky platforms, clear coves, and pebbled bays. Most reached by walking or water taxi.

Getting Here

BY YACHT OR FERRY

1.5–2 hrs from Athens (Piraeus)
Hydra is easily reached by high-speed ferry from Piraeus, making it one of the most convenient islands for a quick escape from Athens. The island has no cars, so all arrivals are on foot via the picturesque port.

BY PLANE

No airport on Hydra
Travellers can fly into Athens International Airport and continue to Piraeus for the ferry to Hydra.

BY HELICOPTER

20–25 mins from Athens
Helicopter transfers offer the fastest and most direct way to reach Hydra, landing at the island’s designated helipad with stunning views along the way.

Dining

Hydra’s dining scene is charming, elegant, and centred around the harbour and coastal paths. Expect fresh seafood, Greek flavours, and romantic terraces overlooking the sea.
OMILOS (formerly Lagoudera)

A stylish seaside restaurant offering Mediterranean dishes with beautiful views, perfect for a refined dinner on the water’s edge.

TECHNE

Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century building by the sea, Techne serves creative Greek cuisine in a serene, elegant atmosphere.

SUNSET RESTAURANT

One of the most iconic spots for golden-hour dining, offering seafood and classic Greek dishes with panoramic views.

KODYLENIA’S (Kamini)

A beloved tavern overlooking Kamini’s small harbour. Fresh fish, home-style flavours, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Culture
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DESTE Project Space Slaughterhouse

A former seaside slaughterhouse transformed into a contemporary art project space by collector Dakis Joannou and the DESTE Foundation. Each summer, it hosts contemporary art exhibitions that draw the international art world to Hydra.

Hydra Town

A beautiful amphitheatre of stone mansions, narrow alleys, and a lively harbour filled with cafés, boutiques, and art spaces.