Arriving on Hydra

The boat docks at Hydra town, built amphitheatrally around the horseshoe harbour. Hydra is car-free: from the port you go up to the town on foot, by donkey, or by water taxi. There is no bus service up the hill from the harbour.

Getting up from the port

• Walking: the cobbled Vlicla steps and the donkey path climb from the harbour; well marked, 15–30 minutes to the main square.
• Donkey / mule: the traditional short ride up the stone path; agree the price before you board.
• Water taxi: the Port Authority (Hydra coastguard) keeps a list of licensed water-taxi skippers in the harbour; useful for longer hops around the coast and from Metochi.

Practical

You can also reach Hydra from the Peloponnese town of Metochi by the small passenger boats ("freedom" lines), and from Hermione and Ermioni by water taxi — all described on the municipality and port pages.

Municipality of Hydra

+30 22983 20200 · +30 22980 52210 (53003) · ydra@ydra.gov.gr

Hospital

+30 22980 53150

Medical centre

+30 22980 52420

Police

+30 22980 52205

Boat taxis and donkey rides are paid on the spot; confirm prices before boarding. No times or fares are published here.

Sources: Municipality of Hydra – official site, useful phones · Municipality of Hydra – how to come to Hydra · Hydra Port Authority & Port Fund – phones, mooring, water