Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands in Greece, which is located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Gulf Arjulik. Been separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strip of water. In ancient times, she was known as Hydrea / Υδρέα, derived from the Greek word which means "water," which was referring to the springs on the island
Transport, tourism and entertainment:
Hydra dependent on tourism, and include a large Athenians as a segment of visitors. And by means of rapid and high river with a boat from Piraeus, which serves the Hydra up about 37 nautical miles (69 km), there are expressions of the island daily. (Ferry takes about three hours to cross the river to the boat), the island also has words of Aegina, Poros, Spetses, Nafplion and Monemvasia.
There are only vehicles on the island for the garbage truck, while not legally allowed the passage of cars or motorcycles. Hydra has many bays and natural harbors, and is characterized by marine culture. To keep the island popular destination for yachts, and is the main venue for Kameni Yacht Club, the Yacht Club in Port existing international Kameni.
Hydra Island is global and very modern, have been discovered by a group of artists in 1960, which attracted a stunning form and its port. To this day, accept a lot of artists and stars to visit the island of Hydra, causing her title in the name of artists' colony.
Hydra dependent on tourism, and include a large Athenians as a segment of visitors. And by means of rapid and high river with a boat from Piraeus, which serves the Hydra up about 37 nautical miles (69 km), there are expressions of the island daily. (Ferry takes about three hours to cross the river to the boat), the island also has words of Aegina, Poros, Spetses, Nafplion and Monemvasia.
There are only vehicles on the island for the garbage truck, while not legally allowed the passage of cars or motorcycles. Hydra has many bays and natural harbors, and is characterized by marine culture. To keep the island popular destination for yachts, and is the main venue for Kameni Yacht Club, the Yacht Club in Port existing international Kameni.
Hydra Island is global and very modern, have been discovered by a group of artists in 1960, which attracted a stunning form and its port. To this day, accept a lot of artists and stars to visit the island of Hydra, causing her title in the name of artists' colony.
Cave Bariami:
Bariami cave is a place for swimming near the town. By Square Kalou Bejada a place that provides water from two wells
Bariami cave is a place for swimming near the town. By Square Kalou Bejada a place that provides water from two wells
Mandrake:
Shipbuilding is the ancient Baths of Hydriots, which is the only building located on the sandy beach of the island.
Shipbuilding is the ancient Baths of Hydriots, which is the only building located on the sandy beach of the island.
Vlichos:
Is small and beautiful village with a rocky beach, with picturesque bridge which dates back to the 19th century, and there are bars with a small number of rooms.
Is small and beautiful village with a rocky beach, with picturesque bridge which dates back to the 19th century, and there are bars with a small number of rooms.
Cathedral of the island:
Cathedral of the island is the ancient monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin, which is located on the quayside in the town. The monastery contains the tomb of Lazarus Koundouriotis, which is the richest sea captain on Hydra, which gave all his wealth to support the Greek War of Independence
Cathedral of the island is the ancient monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin, which is located on the quayside in the town. The monastery contains the tomb of Lazarus Koundouriotis, which is the richest sea captain on Hydra, which gave all his wealth to support the Greek War of Independence
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