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Hidden behind whitewashed walls, this small hotel is a peaceful oasis set back from Hydra’s bustling port.
A converted sponge factory built in 1860, Bratsera brims with character. Colonial-style furniture and nautical antiques decorate the lobby. Shabby-chic rooms in pastel shades are simply but strikingly furnished, with wooden floors, antique prints, and linen drapes. Most overlook the lovely pool and restaurant, set in a courtyard draped in wisteria. For old-fashioned charm, Bratsera is unrivalled on Hydra.
It’s set on a quiet alley surrounded by traditional stone houses with tiled roofs and flower-filled courtyards. It’s only two minutes’ stroll to the port with its lively cafés, shops, bars and restaurants.
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Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece[0.2 miles]
Tucked away behind the harbour, it serves divine home-made pistachio and strawberry ice cream. Flora grows her own fruit and nuts on the nearby islet of Dokos.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece[0.2 miles]
Housed in the historic naval academy, this annual contemporary art exhibition features an intriguing mix of emerging Greek and established international artists, including the likes of Tracey Emin, Vic Muniz, Juergen Teller and Brice Marden. Runs June-September
Best for ages: 18+ | Free | 4 months
Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece[0.3 miles]
Near Leonard Cohen’s old house is the former home of the late painter Panayiotis Tetsis – an evocative trove of tender portraits and luminous landscapes of Hydra. Downstairs, the general store run by his grandparents has been preserved as they left it, with dusty bottles of cherry brandy and hand-dipped beeswax candles.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Hydra, Greek Islands, Greece[1.7 miles]
Hike up to the dramatic, remote monastery of Profitis Ilias, for phenomenal views of the harbour and the Peloponnese.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free | 2+ hours
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Greece’s only car-free island is a perfectly preserved sanctuary for aspiring artists, art collectors, and affluent Athenians.
