Hydra is a beautiful island lying in the archipelago called the Argo-Saronic. It is situated in the Greek Islands called Saronic and lies between the islands of Poros and Spetses, near the coast of the eastern foot of the Peloponnese. It is very popular island because of its extremely picturesque capital, full of red-tiled houses and stone-paved narrow alleys. It used to be the destination of fashionable artists during the sixties and has kept a highly cosmopolitan character. Hydra, with its continuous offering to tourism and to the culture of Greece, remains the adornment of the Saronic Gulf and one of the most important resorts that Greece has to offer.

Hydra is an island with an immense natural preserved beauty and historical significance, where no cars or other vehicles are allowed. There are 2,500 permanent residents during winter and very lively with tourists in the summer. It is located 36 miles south of Athens and is accessible daily from Athens’ central port (Piraeus) by frequent scheduled hydrofoils that make the trip in 1 hour 15 minutes.