Hydra – general
GeneralAt the turn of the 19th century, when Athens was home to about 6,500 inhabitants, the population of Hydra may have exceeded 30,000—nearly five times its size. Today its residents number [...]
Hydra – history
HISTORYArchaeologists have located as many as a dozen sites dating from the Early Helladic II period (2800 to 2300 bc) mostly on headlands and promontories around the coast of the island, showing [...]
Hydra – Architecture and history of the town
Architecture and history of the town The *town and harbour of Hydra only come into view at the last moment, hidden in a deep breach in the wall of limestone slopes which constitute the north [...]
Hydra – Around the Harbour
Around the HarbourAt the northeast corner of the harbour are the fortified batteries of 1821, still furnished with some of their can non. On the upper level is the bronze statue (1892) of Andreas [...]
Hydra – the monasteries of Profitis Elias and Evpraxia
The monasteries of Prophitis Elias andAghia Evpraxia (Contrary to the indications given on most available maps and guides, this is not a ‘45 minute’ walk, but an unrelenting, 75 minute climb.) [...]
Hydra – Other walks on the Island – general
Other walks on the Island Hydra has no motorised vehicles, so exploration of its considerable length (20km from east to west) has to be under taken on foot or by mule. The mountainous interior is [...]
Hydra – East: Mandraki and the eastern monasteries
East: Mandraki and the Eastern MonasteriesA somewhat featureless, shoreline road from the east battery of the port leads in 20 minutes to the bay of Mandraki, which was the main harbour and [...]
Hydra – Dokos
DokosFour kilometres north of the western tip of Hydra is the uninhabited island of Dokos, Ancient Aperopia. (Access only by private boat or water-taxi from Hydra.) Lacking any satisfactorily [...]