Sightseeing in Hydra Island - what to see. Complete travel guide
Hydra is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece famous for its incomparable architecture and indescribable nature. Vehicular traffic is completely absent on this wonderful island, so locals move exclusively on donkeys and horses, making the place even more interesting and attractive for travelers. Fans of excursions, beaches and hiking would enjoy vacations there, as the island is rich in historical sites and natural landmarks.
Hydra isn’t characterized by an abundance of large-scale beaches, but guests can choose from one of the picturesque bays. Most noisy beaches are in close proximity to the port area, … Open
Hydra Island has no big hotels usually offered by popular resorts. Guests of the island can rest at incredibly comfortable villas, as many popular hotels are set up in amazing old mansions. … Open
Other important symbols of the island are its magnificent old mansions built in the 17th - 19th centuries. Many of them are available to visit; the atmosphere of the past centuries is completely restored there. Each house is a real museum with priceless artifacts, including antique furniture, beautiful paintings and tapestries, carpets and mosaics. The mansion of Lazaros Kountouriotis is especially remarkable among many historic buildings; it’s one of the most spectacular architectural monuments of the island. The amazing house of Count Alexei Orlov also enjoys attention of tourists. Now it’s converted into a lovely national restaurant.
Olive oil is very popular on Hydra, it can be found everywhere. It is connected with the peculiarities of national cuisine, Greeks add oil to almost all of the dishes. You can buy oil in … Open
The charming island with untouched nature is an ideal location for beachside recreation. Spilia is the loudest and most popular beach of the island. It is located not far from the port area of the capital, so vacationers can not only swim or sunbathe but also enjoy various entertainments. They are welcome to relax peacefully or visit one of the several sports centers and try scuba diving. Water is deep near this part of the coast, so Spilia is not the best choice for tourists with children.
Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece. It is a perfect place for active and curious children. The island is small, its area is only 55 square kilometres, but it is perfect for … Open
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Survived castles around Hydra Island
♥ Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 44.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 63.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 63.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bourtzi' Nafplio, 64.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 65.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Markellos Tower' Aegina, 44.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Palamidi' Nafplion, 63.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Acronauplia' Nafplion, 63.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Bourtzi' Nafplio, 64.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tiryns Castle' Acropolis of Tiryns, 65.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Hydra Island
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 102.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Ethniko Parko Schinia Marathona' , 102.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Hydra Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Waterfront of Nafplion
From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map: Distance from Hydra Island center - 64.1 km.
Along the huge embankment you will see several rows of slim palms and ornamental plants. These decorations look amazing and adore both – tourists and locals. Visitors have a great range of various amazing entertainments. They can choose from the most interesting walk excursions or even order the boat excursions to Bourtzi Fortress. Waterfront of Nafplion is a lively, outstanding and crowded place in the town. …
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Epidaurus Amphitheater
From the series “Ancient Amphitheaters and Arenas, That Are Still Operational”
Check on the map: Distance from Hydra Island center - 43.8 km.
The archaeologist and his group conducted the researches on the territory of the ancient city in the period from 1870 to 1926. The amphitheater discovered by them was reconstructed a few years later. In 1938 the first performance 'Elektra' took place there. The main roles were played by Eleni Papadaki and Katina Paxino. During the Second World War theatrical performances were suspended, the arena was partially destroyed. After the war the amphitheater was renovated to the shortest deadlines. Since 1955, the antique construction in Epidauros is a permanent venue for the theater festival. The festival is always held in summer, in high season. …
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