ICBRKR TRAVEL GUIDE: HYDRA
HYDRA
Welcome to this beautiful bohemian oasis with lots of influences from other cultures. Unlike your typical Greek island decorated with white and blue-trimmed buildings, Hydra’s buildings have orange rooftops. Travel around the island by foot or by boat.
PERFECT FOR
Art Aficionados
Fellow Foodies
Wellness Advocates
Extended Stays
Remote Working
Detox
Romantic Getaway
USEFUL TIPS
Wear comfortable shoes for walking. This is an island where you mostly travel by foot. Plan to walk up lots of stairs to get to your hotel
Leave the stilettos at home
Bring hiking shoes or shoes with solid grip
Bring mosquito spray!
BEST TO VISIT
May, June, September, and October
WHAT NOT TO MISS
Bisti Beach (photo by Karin Kappel)
Wishing Tree - photo from Katie R
Take a boat to Bisti Beach and Agios Nikolas (pack your own picnic lunch, there is no restaurant service, only day beds, picnic benches, and bar service). Consider bringing water shoes as the rocks are extremely slippery in water.
Sunsets
Spend a day at Castello and enjoy their swanky music selection (Kamini beach)
Night walk along the coastline
Sunset cocktails at Spilia
“Make a wish or leave a note for stranger on wish tree (on the way to Kamini)” - Katie R
Buy a kaftan, dress, or button down shirt from Kashish Athens (a well-curated boutique with items sourced from India)
Truffle sea urchin cacio pepe pasta at Téchnē Restaurant & Social
Hiking
WHERE TO STAY
Only boutique and family-run hotels on the island
Orloff Boutique Hotel
Rafalias Mansion
Orloff Boutique Hotel
Hotel Leto Hydra
Rafalias Mansion
Keresbinohydra Port House
Hydra Icons
WHERE TO EAT
Thanks to our ICBRKR global jetsetters - Alex Z & Katie R for the recommendations
Xeri Elia’s salad
Truffle uni cacio pepe pasta
Xeri Elia Douskos - easily our favorite Greek taverna restaurant on the island. Dishes to order: Xeri Elia’s Salad, and Tarama
Téchnē Restaurant & Social - a modern twist on Greek cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Dish to order: tagliatelle cacio pepe with sea urchin and summer truffles
Il Casta - Neapolitan Southern-Italian Cuisine. Dish to order: spaghetti limone zenzero, their home-made egg pasta with lemon, ginger, mint leaves and Parmigiano Reggiano
Taverna Christina
Kodylenia’s Taverna -- traditional Greek food
Paradosiako - traditional Greek food
Castello - modern twist on Greek cuisine. Dish to order: Burned vegetables.
Yamas Hydra Souvlaki - quick bite and bargain eats. Dish to order: gyros and french fries are so divine.
Plakpstroto - breakfast
WHERE TO HANG OUT
Castello
Photo from hydradirect.com/
Castello - love the vibe there
Spilia - perfect spot for sunset cocktails with DJ playing music
Sunset Bar
1821 Hydra
Hydroneta Bar
Four Seasons - lunch then take a boat back to port
Armonia Wellness Center - book private pilates class, yoga, and therapeutic massage treatments
ICBRKR TRAVEL GUIDE by Jocelyn L & Sylvia L. With ICBRKR fellow jetsetters Alex Z and Katie R as contributors.