Hydra Excursions

Hydra Excursions: Things to do and to see on Hydra, Sightseeing, Saronic

The island of Hydra Greece is a popular small island near the eastern coast of Peloponnese and just a couple of hours from Athens. It is famous for its picturesque island, rocky beaches and cosmopolitan character.

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Hydra: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Hydra offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Hydra highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Hydra.

For starters, lets ride a horse-carriage to get around, or a taxi-boat to enjoy great views of the port and the capital of Hydra, Saronic. For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Hydra town

Location: In the centre of the island
Description: It is a wonderful small town, hidden in a small, natural harbour. It is famous for its beautiful mansions built in the 19th century and its narrow, paved alleys.

>> Info & Pictures of: Hydra town

:: Hydroneta beach

Location:Close to Hydra town
Description: It is a rocky beach, as most beaches on Hydra. However, the surrounding landscape is gorgeous. There is a beach bar that offers nice views to the sea and the neighbouring islets.

>> Info & Pictures of: Hydroneta beach

:: Hydra Historical Archives Museum

Location: On the eastern side of Hydra harbour
Description: This museum was founded in 1918 and houses a collection of portraits, manuscripts, pieces of weapon, Greek maps and a library, among others. Its building was constructes according to the traditional architecture of the island.

>> Info & Pictures of: Hydra Historical Archives Museum

:: Hydra Merchant Marine Academy

Location: In the Tsamadou mansion in Hydra
Description: This is the first naval academy in Greece. It functions till today. You are not obliged to enter the building, just to admite the mansion and the courtyard.

>> Info & Pictures of: Hydra Merchant Marine Academy

:: Vlicho village

Location: About 10 km to the south of Hydra town
Description: It is a small seaside village with some newly built summer houses and restored mansions. It can be reached on foot from Kaminia village or by taxi-boat from Hydra town.

>> Info & Pictures of: Vlicho village

:: The Bastions with Cannons

Location: At the entrance of Hydra port
Description: These cannons were used for the protection of the island against the enemies and the pirates attacks. You can see them today surrounding the port of Hydra town.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Bastions with Cannons

:: The Monastery of Profitis Ilias

Location: On top of Profitis Ilias hill
Description: It is the most famous and most visited monastery of the island. It was built in the 19th century and it is still inhabited. You can go to this monastery on foot, it takes about 45 minutes walking.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Monastery of Profitis Ilias

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