Only 2 to 3 hours away from the port of Piraeus, and accessible from the coast of the Peloponnese, the beautiful and cosmopolitan Hydra, belongs to the category of those islands the best time to visit nobody is summer, but spring.
The lack of numerous beaches, makes the Hydra ideal destination for that time of year you want to be drinking your coffee outdoors, but not to pop for hours in the sand.
The Hydra is "full story" and that is characteristic of relief to all peripatous of the island. The archontospita-residues financial soundness of the island at the end of the 19 th century-dominate the eye of the visitor and willing to teach the specifics because an architecture that combines proximity to shore island and mainland figures.
Do not miss a trip to Hydra. The narrow streets above the harbor, although not the same secular with the shoreline and often do not have any attraction to offer any tourist disposal, you provide the opportunity for an amazing walk, we'll open up the appetite. Right, like look at the port, waiting for your order with cafeterias, but also amazing ouzeri, which will meet after off the steps.
The struggle of Greek independence seal even today the image of Hydra. At the edge of the harbour you can see the Tsamadou Mansion, which housed the School Emporoploiarchon immediately after the Revolution, while in the same area you can see the Mansion of Kriezi. In the western city dominated by the Tompazis tetraorofo Mansion, owned since 1936 at the School of Fine Arts and serves as paratima which houses students.
The Museum of Modern history of Hydra, housed in feature and built in the pine Mansion George and Paul Κουντουριώτη.
Although the city of Hydra-gathering and reasonably-the lion's share of visitors to the preference of the island, lesser-known tours in other parts of the island will make your weekend truly "cottage" and (if you want) and adventure.
The sea routes of Hydra is known as the water taxi is perhaps the most common means of transport in Hydra, where very difficult to find a car.
Excellent will find lovers of walking the walk to the Prophet Elias, enough to take care to procure hat and water. For the more daring…, we propose the trip until the end of Hydra and the monastery of Zourdas. The walk will last about 3 hours, but the view of Athens and Milos (!) And excellent library of the monastery will kalogrion reward your efforts.
With high-speed - taxis from the port you can visit beaches and coastal locations that will dramatically change your opinion on the beaches of Argosaronikos. A typical example of Agios Nikolaos with the crystal clear waters and sympathestati canteen.
Food
Also with marine taxi you can find yourself in Vlycho and beautiful tavern "Marina", which will easily find that your meal will be limited to the famous baked bread! Another kolpiskos, is in Mandraki is another good choice. In "minus" of the Party that insists the only tavern to impose a high intensity of the (popular) music options for owners and customers. Otoaspides and fygate!
In the city, or operating under new management "Vigla" you wait. The veranda of promises excellent meal with one of the most beautiful city in thees price of approximately 30 to 35 euros per person. Oikonomikoteri proposal, but equally good quality can be found in "Hidden Harbour" in the seaside alleys. (If you do not ask someone local to the present, you will see that this is indeed on ... hidden).
Accommodation
The hotel "Mistral" (tel: 22980 52509, 22980 53411) is an old traditional stone mansion, only 3 minutes from the port of Hydra. It consists of 18 rooms (single, double, triple and studios), with a bathroom, telephone, air conditioning, refrigerator, music, television and safe. The double room costs 99 euros, the special double 130 euros, while the studio 4 people costs 160 euros.
Hotel Bratsera (tel: 22980 53971) was a factory sfoungarion built in 1860, which after recent anapalaiosi, has become one of the most charming small hotels in Greece, only a few minutes from the port of Hydra. The whole complex is enclosed by gardens, while on average the pool with columns and tables under the pergolas compose a serene setting. The Bratsera has 28 rooms formal ydraiikis architecture, all equipped with air condition, telephone, television and refrigerator. Prices for a double room start at 130 euros, while the suites from 207 euros.
In just 200 meters from the port of Hydra, the guesthouse Pityoussa (tel: 22980 52810) consists of 5 rooms, each with its own distinct tone and style. All indoor hostel retain the traditional flavour, in conjunction with all modern amenities. All rooms are fully equipped with air condition, mini bar, television, CD player, DVD, box and hair. The double room will cost 65 euros, while the deluxe 75 euros.
Phaedra Hotel (tel. 22980 53330) is only 3 minutes from the picturesque port of Hydra. The renovated building, built in accordance with Ydraiki aristocratic architectural tradition, seamlessly combines the comfort and luxury, while the family completes its warm hospitality and friendly company. It offers 3 suites, a studio and 2 fully renovated rooms, equipped with kitchen, air condition, satellite television, telephone, alarm clock and hair. Breakfast is served in your room, the time you want. Prices for a double room start at 120 euros, while the suites from 250 euros.
Shortly before leaving the Hydra, the buy souvenirs and / or gifts from your "Kassiopeia". If exypiretikotati Valia not cover ... purchasing your needs will certainly antameiftheite from inside the Club with atmospheric caves that are not decor, but pieces of the history of the island. He is the space currently houses the shop was previously part installations nioepiskefastikis zone.
