TOURIST PERIOD
Hydra has unlimited tourist period because: Its
climate in mild during the winter (From 16 c to 18
c). It is too close to Athens, Piraeus and the airports
that every one can reach it in An hour or two and
spend a weekend or some days of vacation in absolute
calm, Listening only the song of birds, the drifting
of the waves of the sea and the splash Of the oars.
WHERE TO ANCHOR
If you are one of the many yachtsmen who come to
Hydra for the first time and happen to find the main
harbour full, you may anchor at Mandraki bay at the
east to the main port, where there used to be the
old ship-yard of Hydra. At Kamini, west of the main
port, a small fishermen's bay. At Molos, west of
the main port.An ample natural bay. From there you
can use your tender boats to come to the main port
and town of Hydra.
WHERE TO EAT
Hydra is famous for its fish and sea-fruits, because
it is rocky with deep, clear water and surrounded
by small islands: Lobsters, shrimps, squid, octopus,
cod and red mullet are the usual catch. On the island
there is a variety of 'taverns' and restaurants,
snack bars, and fast food places. There are two bakeries,
two croissanteries, many cafeterias and two pastry
shops with varieties of ice creams, sweets, coffees
and refreshments. And of course, the specialty of
the island, the 'almond sweets' or 'amygdalate'.
But the fish taverns are the most popular with their
traditional Greek 'cuisine' and specialties. For
example: Three Greek traditional dishes: Shrimp with
special rice. Stuffed squid with spinach. Lamb a
la kapama.
ENTAIRTAINMENT
The roads along
the harbor as well as the picturesque
streets that lead to
it offer a great variety of pubs, bars, discos, restaurants
and cafeterias to please every taste and mood
SEA SPORTS
Hydra provides beautiful
places for fishing, diving
as well as other water sports
like windsurfing and
water skiing in some areas. Also, walking and climbing
is very popular.
EXHIBITIONS
There are frequent
exhibitions throughout the tourist season,
by well- Know international
artists who live on the island.
SHOPPING
Hydra has the best shops
and workshops for jewellery,
ceramics, carpets, decorative
items, clothes, embroideries,
local souvenirs, in reason
amble prices.
GREEK TRAGEDY FESTIVALS
During
the summer, July and August, there are also weekend
trips to Epidavros, where
you can watch a live performance
in the ancient theatre. For
information concerning
the above excursions please do not hesitate to ask
us!
SAILING
The two Greek National
Holidays: the 25th of March when the
War of Independence, against
the Turks, Began in 1821.
And 28th of October when
Mussolini, the Italian dictator,
asked Greece in October
Of 1940 to surrender without war and the Greeks answered
'NO', they are both celebrated with two well-known
sailing races from Piraeus to Hydra.