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Map of Hydra
Quick answer
Hydra Town is the island's single harbour town, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Piraeus by fast ferry. There are no cars: you walk, take a donkey, a water taxi or a small boat to the beaches. Vlychos and Kamini are walkable west of town; Bisti and Agios Nikolaos are reached by boat.
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Sights in Hydra
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Monastery of Prophet Elias
Hilltop hike
Towns & areas in Hydra
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Hydra Town & Port
Harbour, ferries
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Kamini
Small fishing harbour
Beaches in Hydra
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Vlychos
Pebble beach, walkable
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Bisti
Pine-shaded cove, by boat
Getting around Hydra
- Bring a bag you can carry up stone steps.
- Water taxis wait in the harbour.
- Overnight to enjoy the harbour after day-trippers leave.