Hydra
A few words about Hydra
Hydra became famous at the end of the 50s when writers such as Jean Cocteau, Henry Miller and Lawrence Durrell visited it and then wrote about it in their books.
If you choose to visit Hydra on your own yacht, you can get to know all the shores and charms of the island perimetrically. The crowded port of the town, where you can take on supplies, is probably difficult to approach because of its heavy traffic, but also because of the strong winds that often blow in the area. You can try to moor at Mandraki, the Hydra naval harbour during the revolution of 1821. You can visit the islet of Dokos and moor in the cove of Skindou, where the oldest shipwreck in the world was discovered in 1975. This was a Greek ship dated to 2500BC which had a cargo of olive oil. If you do not have your own boat, you get around the coast by boat and sea taxi, the former being cheaper than the latter.
Beaches
Ag. Nikolaos
This is an idyllic beach, with turquoise waters and two small coves with fine pebble. The only access is by private yacht.
Vlychos
After Kamini, on the right side of Hydra again, you will find Vlychos beach which, because it is organized with deck-chairs and umbrellas, attracts a large number of bathers. There are two taverns where you can eat, drink coffee or play backgammon while enjoying the view.
Vrachakia
This is the nearest bathing point to Hydra town and is on the right side of the island only a five-minute walk from the harbour. When you reach the area of stone plaques, you can dive from them straight into the deep water.
Where to eat
Caprice (Bar-restaurant)
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Porfyra (Greek cuisine)
22980/53660
Veranda (Bar ? Restaurant)
22980/52259
Hydra photo gallery
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