Restored boatyard district
Hydra, Greece
Home to Techne, set in a restored boatyard.
Places in Restored boatyard district
- Techne Hydra's most 'grown-up' restaurant, set in a restored boatyard, with plates that are modern but grounded in Greek flavour.
Practical notes for Hydra
- 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.
Other neighborhoods in Hydra
- Hydra Town (port) — Among the most picturesque places in Greece, with elegant stone mansions on the slopes of a hill around the port.
- Sponge factory quarter — Home to The Bratsera, an old sponge factory converted into a boutique hotel.
Read the full Hydra guide