Though small in size, Hydra is huge in terms of beauty and charming scenery, making it a perfect getaway for those who are seeking a relaxed and enjoyable Greek villa holiday. Despite its high-profile reputation, the island remains endearingly time-warped and is a listed architectural reserve where all new construction is banned and the main town remains blissfully free of motor vehicles.
Taking a stroll around the Hydra harbour sounds so simple, yet can fill even the most seasoned traveller with wonder and joy. Setting out into the countryside gives the chance to visit some of the approximately 300 small churches dotted around the island offering a wonderful insight into the religious history and traditions of the land. It goes without saying that Hydra also has some excellent beaches for a relaxing swim!
Easily reached from Athens and offering quick day trips to the nearby island of Spetses and the glamorous yachting mecca of Porto Heli, a villa holiday in Hydra should definitely be on your short list!
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For Breakfast
Seasonal fruits, yogurt, honey, homemade jams, dakos (rusk bread, olive oil, tomatoes, feta cheese),
tiganites (Greek pancakes with honey and walnuts), kagiana (eggs, tomatoes, feta cheese),
Greek coffee, Greek tea (mountain herbs or salvia), fresh orange or lemon juice
For Lunch or dinner
Salads
Greek boiled greens (Vlita or almira), Greek Salad, Eggplant salad,
Beetroots salad with garlic hummus and parsley, Israeli Salad,
Green salad with citrus fruits sauce and melon, tabule salad
Appetizers
Cheese pie, Spinach pie, Fava beans with caramelized onions, tzatziki,
butter beans with orange a sausages in the oven, ceviche, crayfish or shrimps tartar,
carpaccio, marinated fish, savoro, and bruscette
Main dish
Stuffed Vegetables with potatoes with feta cheese dressing.
Orzo with veal in red sauce, beef tagliata with rocket salad, parmesan and truffles,
mousaka, pasta with homemade pesto, greek pizza (ladenia),
frutalia (omelette with potatoes and sausages), pasta with salvia and dry aged goat cheese,
or with cheese and fried egg on top, chicken fillet with yogurt and mint and zucchini, grilled lobster
(or shrimps) or pasta, grouper in citrus fruits sauce in broth and boiled vegetables,
orzo or risotto with cuttlefish ink,
stuffed calamari with basil pesto with almonds and pistachio,
sea bream with capers or sea fennel pesto and pomodori, octopus with truffles.
We can organize a Bbq, or a pizza night
Sweets
Mastiha ice cream, rizogalo (rice pudding) with rose syrup,
koufeto spoon sweet with yogurt, watermelon pie, melon gel ly, submarine
Please inform me about any allergies, intolerance, or special request, to create a custom menu for you