Weekend in Hydra: Escape to the island with Chora like a horseshoe

Apart from long holidays, what can stimulate and relax you are one-day getaways or weekend excursions near Athens. The islands of the Argosaronic Gulf are what you need to relax and rest even for 48 hours. A good option is the weekend in Hydra. The nearby island of Athens is where you are in a short time and spend carefree from morning till night. The island with Chora - horseshoe awaits you to host you and show you its secrets. In addition, it is a trip that you can easily organize in a few hours. After all, all you need to do is fly to Piraeus.

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Weekend in Hydra: Escape to the island with Chora - horseshoe

The weekend in Hydra is always a guaranteed option to have a good time. On the one hand, because it has everything you need on a weekend, on the other hand, because it is a noble island with history in whose narrow streets you want to get lost. It combines in a special way its cosmopolitan side with the historical side and manages not to become overly touristic. It is the ideal destination for those who love art, good food, and special architecture.

Chora of Hydra is built amphitheatrically on the north coast of the island, in the cove of an enclosed cove surrounded by bare and rocky mountains. This makes it look like a horseshoe, especially when viewed from above. But even from the beginning, entering the island of Hydra from the port, right and left are the Bastions with cannons, which protected Hydra in time of war and from pirates. So, from the beginning, you get into a mood that makes you feel like you are traveling in time...

Don't miss if you find yourself in Hydra

One weekend is never enough in Hydra but there are some musts you can do. For history lovers, there is the Historical Archive - Museum of Hydra which operates daily. Going to " Miami" in Greece you can take your dives in crystal clear waters or enjoy walks in picturesque alleys. The plus of the island is that you can tour it on foot. In addition, by having a weekend in Hydra, make a gastronomic trip with squid and marzipans. Traditional flavors and recipes with passion and love. You will be thrilled...