Hydra Restaurants: The Best Tavernas and Where to Eat

Hydra harbour quay, where many of the Hydra restaurants and cafes line the water

Hydra restaurants range from unmarked back-street tavernas and seafront fish terraces to polished modern-Greek dining rooms, and almost all of them come with the island’s trademark elegance and sea views. On this car-free island, eating out is unhurried and atmospheric: tables sit right at the water’s edge in the harbour. In the fishing hamlets of … Read more

Where to Stay in Hydra: The Best Areas and Hotels

Hydra town and harbour, where to stay in Hydra among the mansions

Deciding where to stay in Hydra matters more than on most Greek islands, because Hydra is completely car-free. Where to stay in Hydra. And how steps you must climb to reach your hotel, shapes your whole visit. Most accommodation is in and around Hydra Town, the beautiful harbour capital, in converted stone mansions and homely … Read more