Hydra
Villas with soul on Hydra
A beachfront estate with its own jetty? A cliff-top hideaway with pool where privacy is guaranteed? An aristocratic mansion in the centre of an intriguing historic harbour town? Our villas on Hydra in a nutshell. Head below to choose yours.
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Our guide to Hydra
On Hydra, pristine natural beauty, a theatrical harbour town, and a complete lack of motorised vehicles combine to create a dream-like atmosphere that enchants visitors as soon as they disembark.
Getting there
Fly to Athens and then take a hydrofoil from Piraeus (1hr10 - 2hr).
Good to know
- 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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