Hydra, a unique and charming island in the Argosaronic Gulf, is renowned for its car-free climate, stunning natural beauty, and historical significance. It's a place where time seems to stand still: cobbled streets, elegant stone mansions, and a bustling harbor. Donkeys and water taxis are the main modes of transportation, lending the island its ancient charm. Hydra is a paradise for artists, writers, and those seeking peace and an authentic Greek island experience.

This port town is also called Hydra. Throughout the gulf, picturesque white houses interspersed with majestic stone mansions, built from the wealth accumulated from the shipping trade of centuries past. Colorful shops line the waterfront, but the 18th-century clock tower of the Panagia Monastery dominates the view. A stroll through the picturesque cobbled streets of the town will convince you of its uniqueness.

How to get there:
- Regular ferry and hydrofoil services from Piraeus (Athens).
- Water taxi from the Peloponnese. Top attractions
- Hydra Town (Harbor): the heart of the island with a picturesque harbor and vibrant atmosphere.
- Historic Mansions: Explore the majestic stone mansions lining the harbor and hillsides.
- Monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary: a historical and religious landmark.
- Historical Archive Museum of Hydra: an exhibition dedicated to the island's maritime history.
- Beaches: Vlychos, Avlaki, and Bisti (accessible by water taxi).
- Prophet Elias Monastery: a hilltop monastery with panoramic views.