Spilia, Hydra: The Rock Swimming Spot by the Harbour

Spilia on Hydra, the rock swimming platforms beside the harbour where swimmers dive into the deep clear sea

Spilia is Hydra’s most famous swimming spot. A set of rock and concrete bathing platforms right beside the harbour where swimmers dive straight into the deep, clear blue of the Aegean. Named after a small sea cave below the beach bar, it is the closest place to swim to the town. Reached in minutes on … Read more

Hydra Nightlife: The Best Bars and Evenings by the Harbour

Hydra nightlife: the harbour and stone town glowing with lights at night

Hydra nightlife is sophisticated, relaxed and wonderfully atmospheric, centred entirely on the beautiful harbour rather than on loud clubs. There are no big nightclubs on the island. Instead the whole port becomes one gentle. All-night party, with a cluster of stylish bars strung around the waterfront and up the lanes. The classic evening is to … Read more