Worth the short walk along the coast to Kamini for a laid-back lunch of mezedhes and fresh seafood (delicious fried anchovies).
To Pefkaki
Hydra
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
26.95 MILES
Built of limestone, yet one of the best-preserved Ancient Greek structures in existence, this late-4th-century-BC theatre is the undisputed highlight of…
27.12 MILES
In its day Epidavros, 30km east of Nafplio, was famed and revered across the Mediterranean as a place of miraculous healing. Visitors came great distances…
27.84 MILES
This enchanting remote hillside is dotted with the remains of a Byzantine village. More than 30 surviving churches punctuate the rocky heights of the…
28.3 MILES
The well-preserved remains of this impressive temple stand proudly on a pine-covered hill with far-reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. Built in 480 BC,…
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Kimisis Tis Theotokou Cathedral
0.41 MILES
Within the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, this lovely cathedral dates from the 17th century and has a Tinian-marble bell tower. Its…
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Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion
0.35 MILES
Hydra’s star cultural attraction is this handsome ochre-coloured arhontiko (stone mansion) high above the harbour. It was the home of one of the major…
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0.76 MILES
Deste Foundation hosts an annual Hydra exhibit at the small former slaughterhouse on the sea.
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27.25 MILES
The Sanctuary of Asclepius was dedicated to the god of healing. The ruins include the huge katagogeion, a hostelry for pilgrims and patients; the large…
Nearby Hydra attractions
1. Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion
0.35 MILES
Hydra’s star cultural attraction is this handsome ochre-coloured arhontiko (stone mansion) high above the harbour. It was the home of one of the major…
0.41 MILES
Housed in the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, the Ecclesiastical Museum contains a collection of icons.
3. Kimisis Tis Theotokou Cathedral
0.41 MILES
Within the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, this lovely cathedral dates from the 17th century and has a Tinian-marble bell tower. Its…
4. Historical Archives Museum of Hydra
0.55 MILES
This fine harbourfront museum houses an extensive collection of portraits and naval artefacts, with an emphasis on the island’s role in the War of…
0.76 MILES
Deste Foundation hosts an annual Hydra exhibit at the small former slaughterhouse on the sea.
6. Archaeological Museum of Poros
10.37 MILES
This small museum on the waterfront shows a beautiful collection of classic Greek sculpture from the area.
11.03 MILES
The 18th-century 'Monastery of the Life-giving Spring', well signposted 4km east of Poros Town, has a beautiful gilded iconostasis (a screen bearing icons…