Holiday rentals and lettings in Hydra

Come away to Hydra off the coast of Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula just two hours by ferry from Athens and discover one of the most beautiful islands of the Greek archipelago! With centuries of history, ancient monasteries and charming, steep, narrow streets, heritage stone houses clustered against dramatic rocky outcrops and splendid views for miles around, this is a breathtaking place to spend time! A wonderful Mediterranean climate makes this gorgeous Greek Island a top destination for beach lovers and sunseekers as well as being a top yachting destination!

There are no cars on Hydra Island with everyone used to getting around on foot, on a donkey, by boat and water taxi! The elegant stone mansions and quiet streets create a magical peaceful atmosphere belonging to an altogether different era. Find a stunning, fully equipped, spacious, upmarket holiday rental in and around Hydra town. Many of these stunning holiday rentals are dotted in and around the Spilia area and feature a terrace with gorgeous elevated views over the Aegean Sea and are under 500m from the beach. Browse a wide selection of properties and find a perfect holiday rental for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or even as many as 12 guests!

Come away to Hydra off the coast of Greece's Peloponnese Peninsula just two hours by ferry from Athens and discover one of the most beautiful islands of the Greek archipelago! This tiny island is only 50 square kilometres in size and it may surprise you that your only mode of transport is water taxi, walking or horse or mule riding! Hydra Town is packed with narrow streets where you will find lots of lovely small shops and splendid trattorias. The island boasts wonderful historical sights, rugged coastal terrain with ancient olive groves and dramatic cliff views and a myriad of secluded, rocky sea coves with inviting crystal clear waters!

Hydra is a playground for water lovers and boasts many gorgeous pebbly coves with excellent conditions for swimming. With very hot summer temperatures you will relish a cooling dip in the refreshing, crystal clear water of the Hydraian Sea! You can enjoy windsurfing, fishing or diving in multiple locations. Why not opt for booking a lazy day cruise around the island on a fully skippered, traditional, wooden, handcrafted Calypso boat or an Alma Libre sailboat! Embark on the ultimate Greek island group adventure!

The island of Hydra is replete with ancient monasteries. Sample the glorious past of this island by strolling about and admiring the elegant architectural heritage of it's beautiful, regal stone mansions and hilltop monastic communities. The Profits Illias Monastery was founded in the tenth century and the Agia Efpraxia houses a wonderful collection of glittering icons! Be sure to stop by at the Historical Archive Museum and the Ecclesiastical and Byzantine Museum that displays exquisite 18th century artefacts

From rustic, tiny beach tavernas to chic restaurants bustling with clientele, you are in for a treat with Greek cooking on the island of Hydra! Greek cuisine is world famous for its robust flavours and the aromas of sun ripened vegetables like okra and tomatoes means that local dishes are bursting with flavour. Hydra is a unique culinary experience with its distinct oregano, mint, garlic, coriander, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, lemon and olive oil flavours! Dolmades, stuffed peppers, eggplant moussaka, fennel rissoles, grilled lamb, pasta rice dishes and specialities like scorpion fish cooked in a red hot spicy tomato sauce are just some of the delicacies on offer! Don´t forget to order an ice cold Ouzo, a legendary anise flavoured aperitif!

Know that you are surrounded by centuries of history on this lovely Greek island and what better way to get to know more about Hydra´s fascinating past than a trip to the history museum! An elegant, restored, landmark stone mansion on the harbour front houses extensive archives of educational and religious artefacts, Greek Revolution manuscripts as well as a fascinating collection of books, maps and traditional costumes.

Pack some snacks and plenty of water and head out of the door on a stunning hike to the monastery of Prophet Elias. This two hundred year old monastery boasts a rich library of valuable manuscripts and the 500m altitude gives you an incredible bird's eye view over the island of Hydra, the incredible turquoise blue Aegean Sea and the rugged Peloponnese coastline. You will pass coniferous woodland and ancient, terraced Olive Groves en route

This tiny island lies between Hydra and the Peloponnese Peninsula and is reached by water taxi from Hydra. Here the landscape is wild, rugged and unspoiled with stunning sunsets and almost no inhabitants! The remains of the oldest shipwreck in the world dating as far back as 2500 BC lie on the seafloor at a depth of 30 m off the coast! The beaches on Dokos are small and secluded with lots of gorgeous coves perfect for spending the day swimming and sunbathing.

Here is your chance for some splendid, peaceful sightseeing on a pony trek excursion! Book a sightseeing trek with a top rated, local horse tour operator and pick from a selection of guided excursions that will allow you to explore the mountains, monasteries and beaches of this lovely island on horseback! Hop on a fully trained, calm and friendly trekking horse with safety helmet and tack provided. Treks are anything from 30 minutes to 7 or 8 hours depending on your preferences and destination.

Fancy spending the day on a pebbled beach with cool crystal waters backed by a couple of sleepy tavernas? Hop on board a water taxi and head to the pretty village of Vlychos just 2km west of Hydra. This beach offers sparkling, shallow water close to the coastline and has umbrellas for hire making it a favourite with families. This is a fantastic place to spend the day sun worshipping and swimming!