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The 6 best beaches on Hydra |
Hydra is not known for its fantastic beaches, there are only a few, but the water is lovely and there are several wonderful rock baths if you - like me - like it. The most popular beach is Vlychos beach and the Spilia rocks in Hydra Town. Personally, I like Spilia most, partly because the rocks are in the town of Hydra, partly because the water is perfect if you like snorkelling. Tavernas can be found on almost every beach, if not then it is not far to a taverna.
Even I, who don't usually bath, like bathing at Hydra.
All the beaches below are within walking distance of the town of Hydra. The first five beaches are to the left of Hydra town, and they are in the order they come, with Spilia first and Plakes last. If you go to the right of Hydra town, you will soon reach Mandraki beach, which consists of two beaches. There are also some inaccessible beaches that you can take a taxi boat to.
If you follow the road to the left in the harbour you
will reach the beaches below.
At Spilia beach there are rocks to dive or jump from.
Spilia beach is not really a beach but a rock bath. |
Spilia is perfect for those who want to take an evening swim.
Sunset with picnic on Spilia beach.
The wonderful water at Spilia.
Above Spilia there is a cosy cafe. The garbage truck is one of two trucks at Hydra. |
After Spilia is the cute little port of Kaminia.
After the small port is Kaminia beach.
Kaminia beach is the beach closest to Hydra town.
Kaminia beach. |
Avlaki beach is located after Kaminia beach.
From Avlaki beach, a path leads to Vlychos and Plakes beaches.
Here the water is lovely and perfect for those who like to snorkel.
This beautiful stone bridge is located above Vlychos beach.
The small hamlet of Vlychos on Hydra.
At Vlychos beach there is a taverna and sunbeds for rent. |
After Vlychos, the path continues to Plakes beach.
Plakes beach.
At Plakes beach there is a taverna and sunbeds for rent. |
If you follow the road to the right in the harbour you will reach Mandraki beach.
On the way to Mandraki beach you pass this very beautiful church.
Little Mandraki beach is located just before big Mandraki beach below.
At Mandraki beach there is a taverna and sunbeds for rent.
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