Inspired by people asking me what they can do when they are on Hydra, I have put together this category to give you some ideas. For those who want a little more activity during their holidays on Hydra, the island has a lot to offer for the more energetic visitor. Many of the activities are available throughout the year making out of season holidays more fun on the days when sunbathing on the beach isn't ideal. And the cost of accommodation on Hydra is cheaper during the Spring and Autumn making a longer stay even more appealing!
Trek prices start from €25 per horse.
With Harriet Jarman: Professional, safety first, horse trekking with a selection of treks suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Visit the countryside, beaches & landmarks of Hydra on horse back. Available at all times of the year.
Expert hiking guide Stelios Bakratsas is available for guided hikes in the countryside of Hydra. Hikes adapted to suit participants. You'll be in the safest hands with one of the most knowledgeable walking guides on Hydra Island Greece. Hike to visit places like Episkopi, Zourva, the lighthouse or Mount Eros, or specify your own destination.
Palamida is a great destination to walk to because it's on the coast road going west from Hydra Harbour and you simply can't get lost! Palamida is a working hamlet with approximately 40 homes that are more or less lived in year round. There's a small harbour, with a tiny pebble beach to one side, with the island's boatyard immediately behind the beach and further into the valley you'll find an enormous olive grove.
Prices from: €80 per boat per day.
With Vasilis Kokkos: Fully insured small speed boats to hire by the day, with or without a driver (you must have a licence if you don't want a driver). Discover the gorgeous little hidden coves along Hydra's dramatic coastline. Available all year weather permitting.
From €35 - €40 per person
Guided historical walks around Hydra Town to introduce you to the history of the island through it's architecture, politics and art. Conducted by historian Maria Voulgari.
Price: As low as possible - Christos will quote you depending upon time of year and number of people.
Tennis games and informal lessons with Christos. Boat trip over to Metochi and then play at Porto Hydra. Christos will partner you if you are on your own and has rackets etc. Organised 'on demand' even for 1 person. And if you have a family you could combine the trip to the sandy beach next door and still get a game in!
Prices: From €10 per hour
Hello aspiring Greek speakers, combine your Hydra holiday with Greek lessons so you can enjoy impressing your friends with your new found language skills when you get home! Two, weekly 10-hour courses and two groups, one for absolute beginners and one for those already familiar with the Greek alphabet. All proceeds will go to charity.
Dates: 1st week from Mon, July 31st to Fri, August 4th
2nd week from Mon, August 7th to Fri, August 11th
Times: 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm
Join Angelika Thusius for a Kentro Retreat in Hydra! Enjoy a relaxing and vitalizing vacation by experiencing the Kentro method: Practical, pleasurable centring movements for a healthy back and body, effortlessly. No need to “correct your posture” or “push yourself into shape.” Let your body resolve muscle and joint pain while sitting with a Greek coffee or walking to the beach. Feel more limber and toned with centring movements for standing, bending, sitting and lifting. Savour lasting comfort and ease. With Kentro every move is exercise, every move is grace.
Location: Ippokampos Hotel
Cost: $380 per person (max 12)
Each of the activities in this 'Active Holidays' category, is a mini-business in it's own right. They are not run by HydraDirect. All contact information puts visitors in direct touch with the person operating the activity. HydraDirect does not charge a booking fee or commission but simply charges each activity a one off advertising fee per year to handle the marketing and promotion.
If any Hydriot or full-time resident of Hydra has an idea for another or new activity to offer visitors to Hydra, and would like help to put it together and add it to this category, please don't hesitate to contact me - regards Kelsey.
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