Hydra is a small rocky island in the Argo-Saronic Gulf, south east out of the Athens port of Piraeus. It is very cosmopolitan, safe and one of the easiest of the Greek islands to get to. Best of all it is a preserved national monument and has retained all its charm and quaintness.

The journey from Athens International Airport to the port of Piraeus takes maximum one hour by using the brand-new Athens subway metro.

A hydrofoil journey from Piraeus to Hydra takes between 1 – 1.5 hours depending upon whether a stop is made at the island of Poros on the way.

A few words on Hydra Island

The island’s history and culture are evident wherever you look.

The architecture and social structure reflects centuries of external influence creating the diverse, proud and highly individual Greek island of today.

From the ruins of Episcopi, the mansions of the main town to the numerous chapels, churches and monasteries, every building has a story to tell.

Greek Inspiration

Welcome to the island that has inspired poets, writers and artists, produced great sea admirals and given Greece no less than five Prime Ministers since the Greek War of Independence of 1821.

As there are no motorized vehicles on the island, it really does have a feel of being left untouched by the modern world although you will find all the “real world” conveniences.