Welcome to Hydra Island Greece, a beautiful gem of a Greek island - one of the few left untouched by modern day advances. Because of its' status as a National Monument, today you'll find the island very much as it was in the 1750's - a real step back in time to this wonderfully preserved island.

The Greek island of Hydra is one of the Saronic Gulf islands of Greece and offers unique architecture, much of it preserved from the 17th and 18th centuries, picturesque cobbled streets and beautiful mountains many covered with pine trees surround the main harbour town, which is also called Hydra. And it's only 1.5 hours away from Piraeus if you travel by hydrofoil [www.dolphins.gr] or catamaran [www.euroseas.com]. Alternatively you could get to Hydra on the Ferry, which takes 3.5 hours but gives you the opportunity to take in the coast line of the Peloponnese on the way.

All motorised vehicles are banned on the island so you won't have your tranquillity interrupted or polluted by cars and mopeds. (There are two municipal trucks that you might see occasionally, but that's all.) Instead you will walk or take a boat to your destination and back. Alternatively you could take a donkey ride, which is the only on-land transportation. However most people prefer to walk and we recommend you bring sensible walking shoes with you!

Being such a picturesque island, Hydra has the well deserved reputation for being a magnet to the creative souls. It is a paradise of inspiration to photographers, artists and writers with every corner seeming to present a creative opportunity. It's will be no surprise to you therefore to find lots of galleries, workshops and exhibitions to visit during your stay on the island. We also have a number of museums on the island that are well worth a visit if you're interested in the history and splendour of our past. The Kountouriotis Mansion, a recently restored mansion which is maintained in the style of it's original builders, is definitely worth a visit.