ONE-DAY CRUISE TO HYDRA ISLAND
Wednesday 17th of June 2026
The ‘Lady’ of the Argosaronic Gulf !!!
A rich naval tradition and a cosmopolitan island ambience are the defining characteristics of Hydra - a popular island in the Argosaronic Gulf - which attracts every year many important personalities and jet-setters from Greece and abroad. This was the favourite destination and place of residence of the Greek painter Nikos Hatzikyriakos-Ghika, Leonard Cohen, and Henry Miller. It is also the birthplace of painter Panagiotis Tetsis, and of many other famous artists, writers etc. The island’s great beauty was appreciated also by celebrities such as Maria Callas, Pablo Picasso, and Sophia Loren.
Apart from being a popular sailing destination, Hydra exhibits important architectural heritage. There are a number of large Mansions, built by Italian craftsmen in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries in Hydra town, as well as scattered on the island. The grand Mansions of the fighters for the Greek War of Independence (1821) are now museums which offer the visitors an insight into that particular period in Greek history. There are also religious monuments - 300 churches and 6 monasteries. The visitor may enjoy strolling about the streets of the picturesque Hydra town and the harbour; take trips in the countryside, while getting amazing views over the Aegean Sea, swim in deep blue waters (Fig. 3) and savour tasty dishes in the local tavernas. Walking about the island is a true pleasure as it is car-free.
Fig. 1 - Hydra island – View of the small harbour
Fig. 2 – The large Mansions in Hydra town.
Fig. 3 – Avlaki Beach, the closest beach to the town
Fig. 4 – Vlychos Beach.