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Hydra Town

Hydra, Greece

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A car-free port town where wheeled vehicles, even bicycles, are banned, with an amphitheatre of stone mansions around a crescent harbour. Reach it by hydrofoil or catamaran from Piraeus, then explore the steep lanes on foot.

Nearest town
Hydra, Greece
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
37.3467, 23.4659

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Saronic Islands from Piraeus: Aegina, Hydra and Spetses

122 km4 stops4 days

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Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Ancient Theater of Asclepius Epidaurus reception angle 2© Aristoboylos · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lake Vouliagmeni

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Campsites nearby

  • Hydras WaveCampsite
    15 km from Hydra Town
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Hydra Town?

Hydra Town is in Hydra, Greece, at GPS 37.3467, 23.4659. It is about 64 km from Nafplio.

Can you camp near Hydra Town?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hydras Wave, about 15 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Hydra Town?

Hydra Town is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Saronic Islands from Piraeus: Aegina, Hydra and Spetses.

What is there to see near Hydra Town?

Places worth a stop nearby: Spetses Old Harbour (29 km), Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (44 km), Temple of Aphaia, Aegina (46 km) and Lake Vouliagmeni (59 km).

When is the best time to visit Hydra Town?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)