The island that inspires artists
Villas on Hydra
The island that inspires artists
On the Saronic island of Hydra, pristine natural beauty, a theatrical harbour town, a creative vibe, and a complete lack of motorised vehicles combine to create an enchanting, dream-like atmosphere.
Travel Guide
At a glance
- Surface area: 64km2 (approx)
- Population: 2,000 (approx)
- Most notable artwork: Jeff Koons’ Apollo – a sun sculpture – welcomes visitors to Hydra Port
- Best festival: Miaoulia (end of June) celebrates Andreas Miaoulis, a home-grown hero of the Greek War of Independence
- Most famous resident: Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen lived on Hydra from 1960 to 1967
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
"Explore Hydra’s alleyways to see the splendid stone residences built by the island’s shipping magnates. Two of the best are the Tombazi mansion, now home to the School of Fine Arts, and the Lazaros Koundouriotis mansion, now part of the National Museum of History."
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