Villas in Hydra
Travel guide
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
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