Discover Hydra — Greece’s Hidden Gem
Just 90 minutes from Athens, Parus by ferry, Hydra feels like another world. With no cars, life here moves at the pace of footsteps, boats, and donkeys. Once a proud maritime hub, the island is now a haven of stone mansions, narrow alleys, and a picturesque harbor. Once a powerful maritime hub, Hydra played a key role in Greece’s struggle for independence. Today, its grand stone mansions and narrow alleys whisper stories of its glorious past while overlooking the serene crescent-shaped harbor. Water taxis take you to hidden coes and beaches. [Music] [Music] The Raphaelia pharmacy since 1890. A living museum [Music] slaughterhouse distoundation project is a space for art and see the Jeff Coons Apollo spinner. There. [Music] Each morning, boats unload goods at the harbor. Boxes, crates, supplies, all lifted onto donkeys and mules. No cars, no noise, just the rhythm of island life. [Music] [Music] Done. Done. [Music] [Music] [Music] Between turquoise coes, golden sunsets, and its timeless charm, Hydra is more than a destination. It’s an experience.
Discover Hydra, Greece — the car-free island where time stands still. Just 1.5 hours from Athens, Hydra is a unique mix of history, art, and authentic island life.
In this vlog, follow me through Hydra’s charming port, stone mansions, and narrow alleys. Watch the donkeys and mules carrying goods each morning, explore hidden coves by water taxi, and feel the timeless beauty of this Greek gem.
We’ll also step inside the historic Rafalia Pharmacy from 1890, and visit the Slaughterhouse Art Space, where Jeff Koons presented his work “Apollo.” Hydra is not just an island — it’s an experience.
Highlights of this vlog:
• Hydra’s car-free charm
• Morning life at the harbor
• Water taxis to secret beaches
• Rafalia Pharmacy (since 1890)
• Jeff Koons’ “Apollo” spinner
• Sunset views over the harbor
📍 Hydra, Saronic Gulf, Greece
Music by me 😉
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