Getting around
No cars, many steps
Motor vehicles are banned. The island moves on foot, by boat and by donkey.
Nº 04 · A short field guide
The Island
A horseshoe harbor, stone mansions climbing the hills, and a pace of life that refuses to hurry.
Character
Artists & sailors
Long beloved by painters, writers and musicians, Hydra keeps a quietly bohemian spirit.
Swimming
Rocks, not sand
Swimming is mostly from rocky coves and ladders into very clear water.
Ben & Jeff's Favourite Spots
A few of our favourite places for a morning coffee, a long dinner, or one more drink as the sun goes down.
Coffee & pastries
Croissant Microbakery
For your morning coffee and something flaky.
Gyros & fries
… and onion! (Kai Kremmidi)
Our pick for gyros and fries.
Italian
Il Casta
For an Italian dinner. Definitely book ahead.
Dinner with a view
Omilos Restaurant Bar
For dinner overlooking the sea. Booking ahead is recommended.
Drinks in town
Caprice, L'Americano & Amalour
For a cocktail or a nightcap in town.
Sundowners
Hydronetta, Spilia & Windmill
Three of our favourite spots for a drink as the sun goes down.
A Little Exploring
The golden sun
Apollo Wind Spinner
Jeff Koons's famous spinning golden sun, a little sparkle to look out for as you arrive on the island.
A little cinema history
Boy on a Dolphin statue
The Boy on a Dolphin statue, a nod to the 1957 film starring Sophia Loren, which was filmed on Hydra.