Today housing the School of Merchant Marine of Hydra, the oldest school of its kind in Greece. Anastasios Tsamados was a heroic admiral who fell during the Greek War of Independence 1821.

DAILY EXCURSIONS ON HYDRA ISLAND

Morning Swimming – Ride in the afternoon with horses, mules, donkeys and ponies for the children.

MORNING EXCURSION (yet to be confirmed)
Price: 35 euros per person
The programme includes:
Departure with a boat at 10.30am in front of the clock tower
Visit to the women’s monastery of ZOURVAS
Swimming afterwards in unspoilt beaches and lunch
Return to the port at 18.00pm

Georgios Voulgaris was Governor of Hydra 1802-1812. He was responsible for building the wells at Kala Pigadia in 1803. Overlooking the west corner of Hydra Harbour.

Dating from about 1780 this is one of oldest Arkhontika (mansions) on Hydra. Built in Kala Pigadia (three wells) and probably completed in stages. This beautiful building is still in the hands of a private family. It's not possible to see inside, however the walk up Miaoulis Street from the centre of the harbour is well

This massive four storied building on the west side of Hydra Harbour, today houses the annex of the School of Fine Arts of Athens. Iacovos Tombazi was the First Admiral of the fleet of Hydra (before Andreas Miaoulis).

The wells were built during the administration of Georgios Voulgaris in 1803 giving the area 'Kala Pigadia' its name. You'll find the wells in the centre of a huge courtyard surrounded by steps at the top of Miaoulis Street.

Kamini is a short 15 minute walk heading west from Hydra town along the coast road. Some say that the name Kamini meaning 'kiln' has given the area its name as a lot of pottery making was car

Lazaros Koundouriotis fought during the Greek War of Independence 1821 and is called "the Father of the Nation".

Hydra's Cathedral, built at the end of the 18th century. The Cathedral is entered via the arch under the bell and clock tower. Today the cloisters surrounding the Cathedral, house various civic offices and the Cathedral Museum.