Top Things to do in Hydra
What to do and see in Hydra, Attica: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hydra, Greece including Hydra Walking Tours, Harriets Hydra Horses, Argyris Horses, Komiseos Theotokou Monastery, The Pirate Bar, Agios Konstantinos (Church of St. Constantine), Lazaros Koundouriotis Mansion (National Historical Museum), Profitis Ilias Monastery Hydra, Mount Eros Hydra, Saint Nicholas Beach.
Restaurants in Hydra
1. Hydra Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Hydra Walking Tours
2. Harriets Hydra Horses
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Discover the usually hidden treasures of Hydra with Harriet's Hydra Horses. Let Harriet take you on a trek to see Hydra's mountains, monasteries and beaches. There is so much more than just a port! A local guide who is fluent in both English and Greek will escort you and tell you all about this wonderful place. The Original and still the Best. PLEASE DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMPOSTERS
Reviewed By Trip400932
I had a wonderful ride along the coast with Harriet earlier today! Hydra is an extremely pretty island, and it was well worth getting up early(ish) to avoid the midday heat. The horses are very calm - suitable for riders of any level - and Harriet is keeping group's small in order to mitigate COVID-19 related risks. For anyone holidaying in Greece in the complex summer of 2020, I highly recommend some time out on Hydra (only 1.5 hours from Athens) and with Harriet and her lovely horses.
3. Argyris Horses
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Discover Hydra's beautiful neighborhoods, villages, mountains, and coasts with Argyris’ horses, an eco-friendly alternative for touring the island.
Reviewed By cindypj
My son daughter and I had visited the island of Hydra on Christmas Day! Argyris and Christina had kindly given us a ride up to a church, with a beautiful overlook of the water and the town below. The horses where lovable and well loved by Argyris and Christina was so charming and knowledgeable about the island, we enjoyed her stories immensely. They provided water and gave us chocolates at the end of the ride! Not only was it a highlight of our vacation but we were so happy to enjoy Christmas morning with them, and appreciate the time they took from their holiday to give us a trek. I HIGHLY recommend booking a trek with Argyris and Christina, and will do again if we ever get back!
4. Komiseos Theotokou Monastery
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
A beautiful church featuring a Venetian bell tower and a domed interior.
Reviewed By stinkwink - Sydney, Australia
From monastery to the cathedral, from the cathedral to a museum. A well-known path, just think about Aya Sophia, that was a Greek Orthodox cathedral first, later a mosque, and now it is also a museum. As the number of church-goer believers was decreasing, the churches started to get other functions. After arrival walking in the harbor, we noticed a Clocktower and a belltower behind it. Without knowing what we will see, we headed towards them. When we entered through the Clocktower, we realized that we're in Komiseos Theotokou Monastery. Inside in the courtyard of the Monastery-Cathedral-Museum, there are graves, and statues and a balcony going inside around the building, providing access to the rooms on the first floor. It is an excellent place to see all the attractions below in the atrium. Unfortunately, the church or whatever was closed, and since we had only three hours in Hydra as participants of a cruise, we weren't able to wait to catch the right time. Luckily my mobile is smart enough to take an enjoyable photo of a dark room, through the window. Komiseos Theotokou Monastery wasn't the first place where I had to practice it. Since I took the picture from outside, I even didn't break the rule, that prohibits photography inside the church. It was a pity that we had just such a short time since I would love to spend at least 1-1,5 hours there.
5. The Pirate Bar
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
The day starts early in the morning with delightful breakfasts, homemade sweets and uber-fresh fruits from the Pirate's kitchen. The menu shifts after sunset, leaving space to a wide array of fresh cocktails prepared by the mixologist of island's best stocked bar, to enjoy in a laid back atmosphere with the suggestive views of the port.
Reviewed By AlH219 - Trowbridge, United Kingdom
This is our bar/cafe of choice on our annual holiday in Hydra. It is great in the late afternoon to people and boat watch, or at night for the music and great atmosphere. The staff (or crew, as they are called), are very friendly and efficient. Prices are very reasonable for Hydra, and if you are regular, you get the odd free drink.
6. Agios Konstantinos (Church of St. Constantine)
7. Lazaros Koundouriotis Mansion (National Historical Museum)
8. Profitis Ilias Monastery Hydra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseM675 - Bayside, United States
All the reports regarding this hike are valid. It takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours each way. This trail becomes more challenging the higher you go. Path more uneven and actually steeper. You need to wear proper hiking shoes, wear a hat, have a liter of water & if you use hiking poles generally than bring them. I wouldn’t hike this in the rain. The views are wonderful, the monastery - spiritual & peaceful. If you choose to go on to the top you can but since I went later in the day I was set with what I did....
9. Mount Eros Hydra
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By vanharmelen - London, United Kingdom
This is a very challenging hike and definitely a grade 1 hard. Take a minimum 1.5 liters of water per person. This is a proper workout and I felt the effects days after. All in all it took us around 4.5 hours round trip I am 46 and my partner is 36. The last 30 minutes you are just following paint marked on rocks, no path and in some cases you need to scramble. Also be careful on the way back that you follow the path... Amazing views at the top and getting back still requires a lot of energy you’ll want a well deserved beer and food.
10. Saint Nicholas Beach
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4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By heiwf - Stavanger, Norway
Clean, fresh and beautiful beach of small, fascinating stones. Well kept umbrellas and sun beds for a very reasonable price. Nice little beach bar with cold beverages, Greek salad, toast, sandwiches etc. Wonderful place for a full day with sun&sea! The boat trip to go there is a bonus.
