Island
Hydra
No cars, only donkeys and boats
Hydra has no cars: people get around on foot, by donkey and by boat. In the early nineteenth century its ship-owning families played a large part in Greece's fight for independence, and their stone mansions still line the harbour.
Highlights
- The Historical Archives Museum of Hydra, by the harbour
- Captains' mansions such as the Tombazis and Koundouriotis houses
- A car-free harbour town with donkeys and water taxis
Best for
Atmosphere, history and sunset drinks.
Getting there from Alimos Marina
About 35 nautical miles from Alimos Marina in a straight line. The sailing route is longer, and your skipper plans the passage around the wind and the rest of the week.
What to do
Visit the Archives Museum
Walk the lanes up from the harbour
Swim from the rocks along the coastal path
Food and swimming
What to eat and taste
Try almond sweets (amygdalota) with Greek coffee, then dine at a harbour taverna.
Swimming
Swimming platforms and rocky coves along the coast, a short walk from the port.