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Alternative Names: Hydra, Ydra, Idra, Idhra, Hydra, Hydrea, Υδρα, υδρα Group: Saronic Prefecture: Piraeus Periphery: Attika Population: 2,500 Highest Point: 590m Area: 64.443 km Dimensions: Widest point 6km, longest point 23km. Tel. Code: 22980 Post Code (TK, Zip Code): 18040 Captial Town: Hydra Town Other Main Towns/Villages/Areas: Kamini, Vlichos, Mandraki, Kiaffa Admin: Tax affairs are administered on Poros and Athens. The municipality of Hydra provides all other administration. Mayor of Hydra: Mr Konstantinos Anastopoulos |
General Impressions
Welcome to HydraStep back in time, picture postcard perfect. Natural amphitheatre with cascading properties focusing on the main harbour. Churches and hundreds of private chapels, grand mansions some well maintained others in disrepair, shuttered houses. Very strong Hydriot identity, lots of history. Very social atmosphere. Good range of home owning expatriot nationalities most of whom spend 3-6 months living on the island. Good school system with above average university intake. Excellent walking possibilities. Poor sports facilities. Stony beaches. No nightclubs but does have half dozen music/night bars with music for dancing. Imported water in short supply especially in high season. Destination for 3 islands tours that stop off for an hour a day all year that keeps the tatty tourist shops going. Expensive and exclusive. Inadequate selection of upmarket restaurants to cater for expectations. With the exception of 3 or 4 municipal trucks (restricted to the coast roads), all cars, mopeds and motorised vehicles are strictly prohibited on Hydra. The entire island is designated a National Monument. Planning permission must be sought even for alterations to property. Renowned as magnet for artists and writers. One of the most expensive islands for real estate in Greece. Transport costs high. But even so a very desirable island to own property on, property keeps its value and increases year on year. Good all round investment.
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Photo Gallery for Hydra Island Greece
 Saronic Gulf |
 Donkeys ONLY |
 Hydra Harbour |
 Kala Pigadi |
 Hydra Harbour |
 Harbour Entrance |
 Miaoulis Statue |
 Above Spilia |
 Town Monastary |
 Going For Walk |
 Kamini Harbour |
 Vlychos Beach |
 Agios Konstandinos |
 Town Monument |
 Hydra's Arches |
 Saddle Parking |
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