Traveler30829865204
16 agosto 2023
Hydra is beautiful serenity especially if you are coming from Athens. With no cars allowed on the island upon docking at the harbour you are greeted by donkeys and their owners to take your luggage to your accommodation. You have to take water taxi’s to reach any beaches (which are mostly pebbly so beach shoes are essential) Hydroussa Hotel is a convenient, easy (slightly uphill), 6 mins walk from the harbour. Located at the top of a gorgeous garden square at the end of the traditional, curved, Greek streets. There is a supermarket nearby (3 mins walk) and some eateries. The donkeys sleep outside the hotel and live side by side the local family of ducks and cats. It’s a sheer delight to walk back to your hotel and hear the quack of ducks, it’s one of the many small but lovely aspects of a stay at Hydroussa. We had a large room on the ground floor. Rooms are traditional and therefore basic but they have all the essentials. A good shower (over the bath), fridge, hair dryer and wardrobe space for clothes. There is a TV but we couldn’t get any international channels. The beds were wooden framed and comfortable with plenty of windows for natural air and light. We ate breakfast out on the terrace. It’s buffet with plenty of choice from the usual egg choice, meat plus continental, fresh bread, yoghurts, mousse and cakes. I still miss the Greek yoghurt with walnuts and honey. The staff are like a family, very welcoming and happy to give recommendations. Beaches – water taxi’s €10 return/beds EUR20 a set Spiliar Vlychos Plakes Beach Restaurants Plates, Psaropoula, Kai Kremmidi (gyros) Two female friends, aged 43, from UK.
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