Hydra Town (port)

Hydra, Greece

Among the most picturesque places in Greece, with elegant stone mansions on the slopes of a hill around the port.

Places in Hydra Town (port)

Back-street tavernas Unmarked back-street tavernas offering remarkable ocean views alongside true gastronomic gems.
Hydra Town port cafés Cafés around the picturesque port, among the most photogenic in Greece.
Hydra Town evening bars Bars throughout the car-free island town, popular with the cosmopolitan arty crowd.

Best time to visit: May to June and September to October offer comfortable weather with fewer crowds than peak summer.
Getting around: Hydra Town is entirely walkable and car-free, with all hotels located in the island's capital, nestled in picturesque neighbourhoods near the shore or port.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Greek. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: EET (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer)
Current trends: Hydra's dining scene swings from unmarked back-street tavernas to true gastronomic gems, both tending to come with remarkable ocean views, reflecting the island's enduring appeal to a cosmopolitan and arty crowd that once included Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis alongside Leonard Cohen.

Restored boatyard district — Home to Techne, set in a restored boatyard.
Sponge factory quarter — Home to The Bratsera, an old sponge factory converted into a boutique hotel.