Hydra

6 landmarks 24 restaurants 5 parking spots

Hydra is an island in the Saronic Gulf, known for preserving a traditional way of life free from motor vehicle traffic — movement is possible only on foot, by boat, or on the backs of donkeys. During the 18th and 19th centuries it was one of the most important maritime centers in Greece and played a significant role in the Greek War of Independence. Today it is known for its stone houses, narrow streets, small harbor, and peaceful atmosphere, making it one of the most visited islands near Athens.

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Hydra Port and Waterfront

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The main harbor of Hydra is the heart of the island — a semicircular quayside wall surrounded by 18th-century stone houses, with not a single car or scooter in sight. The island has no motor vehicle traffic, so goods and passengers are still transported by donkeys, horses, and boats, making the harbor completely unlike any other Greek destination. At the entrance to the harbor, old cannons still stand on stone bastions that once guarded access to the port of Hydra — a testament to the island's maritime power during the era of the Greek War of Independence.

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Hydra Port and Waterfront

Monastery of Profitis Ilias

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