Hydra Reviews -General

We visited Hydra on our way to Spetses. We could stay for only 3 days on this magnificent and picturesque island. We wish to go back to the island again. The entire island from the harbour looked like a picture postcard with whitewashed houses having red tiled roofs and green vegetation in the background. We stayed at a charming hotel in Hydra town, close to the port. The entire town though has a certain cosmopolitan vibe to it but all the houses here only reflect traditional architecture.

Close to our hotel, there were two amazing and splendid mansions. The locals informed us that they were built way back in the 19th century by some wealthy merchants. We visited some nice churches in the town and did a lot of walking.

Maybe you already know that no vehicles are allowed in Hydra, except for horse-carriages and some motorbikes (by the way, I believe even these few motorbikes should be banned, they create so much unnecessary noise!!). My favourite area in Hydra was the market place and its numerous souvenir shops. I bought some exquisite jewelry and pottery to take back home. A beautiful island only an hour and a half away from Athens!