Municipality Of the Month
Hydra

Absolutely addictive

Hydra is for romantics. Love birds and newlyweds seeking an idyllic get away; movie buffs longing to see the location where the beautiful actress Sophia Lauren emerged from the crystal blue waters in the 1957 movie, “Boy on the Dolphin”; music enthusiasts dreaming to visit the home of the late Leonard Cohen. On Hydra, art, beauty and romance abound. As such, the small amphitheatrically built town has, over the decades, established a large international community of steady vacationers, many of whom have built homes on the island. Although often referred to as “cosmopolitan,” the island remains true to its seafaring tradition and pays homage to its rich naval heritage. It is the navy of Hydra that brought wealth and prosperity to the island, transforming this rocky landscape into an architectural marvel housing majestic mansions and towers, stone fountains and bougainvillea-draped gardens. Walk along the pedestrian-only streets and winding uphill paths and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful sojourn of serenity.