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Hydra, Saronic Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hydra (Greek: Υδρα, IPA pronunciation: [i'drɑ]) is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf. It is separated from the Peloponnese by the narrow Hydra Gulf. Hydra is also a municipality and one of the few provinces in Greece to have two municipalities -- which includes the uninhabited island of Dokos -- yet fewer than five communes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hydra,_Saronic_Islands   (369 words)

Hydra Accommodation - saronic islands - Greece - hydra images and information You are on the island of 'Majestic Hydra'. Hydra island is an excellent choice for those seeking to venture into something typically Greek, unspoiled and a haven for those "seeking" explorers. The islands 18th century mansions, the landscape, the perfect sunsets, and it's narrow paths that lead into the outskirts of the città and its well maintained and traditional architecture are only a few reasons for the island being renowned as an 'Artists Hideout'. www.grecia-viaggi.com /resort-Hydra.html   (602 words)

Hotels in Hydra island - Saronic Gulf Islands - Greek island hotels - Greek Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) The island of Hydra, in the Argosaronic gulf, close to the Eastern coast of Peloponnesian is one hour away -35 miles- by Hydrofoil from Piraeus. It was an island with plenty offspring for drinking water covered by forests and thick grass that fed a lot of sheep and goats. Hydra is famous for its fish and sea-fruits, because it is rocky with deep, clear water and surrounded by small islands: Lobsters, shrimps, squid, octopus, cod and red mullet are the usual catch. www.angelica.gr /hydra.html   (2205 words)

hydra island greece hotels, hydra hotels, hotel apartments, studios, rooms, hydra saronic islands Located at the southern part of the Saronic Islands cluster, at the Saronic Gulf, Hydra is situated at a close distance to Athens, the capital of Greece and that is why is regarded as an unique destination even for a weekend escapade. Hydra is an extremely scenic island that bears an extremely important nautical history that is reflected on the renovated mansions, the old picturesque port with the loopholes and the canons, the museums, the monasteries, the naval academy and other elements that show that Hydra is a historically important island. Hydra Town, which is the only town of the island and which has been declared scheduled, is outspread on two rocky hills and pulses with traditional houses with tiled rooftops, vivid blue-colored windows and doors, as well as flowered yards surrounded by fences. www.united-hellas.com /tourism/saronic/hydra/index.php   (245 words)

Greece Ferries - Islands -> Saronic -> Hydra -> Hydra is one of the Greek Saronic Gulf Islands, located 65 kilometres south of the mainland port of Piraeus and just 20 kilometres off the Peloponnesian coast. The horseshoe-shaped harbour is one of the most picturesque in the whole of Greece and provides the gateway to the island's beautiful port town with its imposing stone mansions adorning the rocky hillsides behind the waterfront. Hollywood put Hydra on the map in the 1960s when the island was used as the location for a number of films including A Boy and a Dolphin starring silver screen siren Sophia Loren. www.greece-ferries.com /en/islands/saronic/hydra/hydra.htm   (173 words)

aegina poros spetses hydra Saronic Gulf islands are among the Athenians favorite resorts Greece sailing, yacht charter ... In the Hydra Gulf and Argolic Gulf, the wind is mostly from the South East, blowing force 3-5 dying down at night. The archeological record shows the island to have been inhabited since the Neolithic period and is thought to be the birthplace of the poet, Aristophanis. Aphaia is an ancient goddess and protector of the island. www.greece-sailing.co.uk /saronic.html   (673 words)

saronic islands hotels aegina, poros, spetses, hydra island travel agencies, car rentals greece The cluster of the Saronic Islands cluster is located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, which is situated between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the geographical district of the Peloponnese, and comprises of the following exquisite islands: Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses and Hydra. The Saronic Islands have an important history and an interesting tradition of many centuries, as they were inhabited from the prehistoric era, during which they were greatly developed. The Macedonians and the Romans conquered the Saronic Islands, while during the Byzantine era pirates were constantly invading the islands. www.united-hellas.com /tourism/saronic   (165 words)

Albatross Yachting Cabin Charters Sailing Yachts Specials The clearly defined coastlines of the islands, whose colours vary from emerald and turquoise to a deep indigo blue, are breathtaking. The selection of islands we sail depends upon the winds, the preferences of the charterers and,of course, the final decision for the itinerary, rests with the boat's captain. These islands are best known for their history dating Top to the Bronze Age, but they also offer unspoiled beaches, entertainment, and spectacular views from the sea and villages which are usually set on the highest elevations of the island. www.albatrosscharters.com /greece_charter_yacht/cabin_charter_new.html   (976 words)

Hydra, Greece, Greek islands Hydra is one of the Saronic islands, close to Athens. Hydra had an important fleet in the 18th century and it was sometimes called "Little England" because of its European flare and commerce. It was one of the strongest island during the war of Independence which began in 1821, and contributed with its huge fleet of 130 ships. www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/hydra.htm   (543 words)

Schedule Greece Saronic Islands,Travel Greek Islands, Holidays Greece, Hotels Greece,information saronic ... The island's interior is a paradise for hikers with its low mountains concealing wooded valleys, olive groves and endless orchards of pistachios which are the island's biggest export. Poros is actually two islands connected by a road bridge - the tiny volcanic island of Sferia, dominated by attractive, tourist-orientated Poros Town, and the larger island of Kalavria with its interior smothered with pine trees and beaches packed with Greek and foreign tourists. Hydra differs from the other islands in the Saronic Gulf on account of its rocky, barren terrain and its characteristic architecture which is perfectly attuned to the austere natural environment. www.schedule.gr /saronic.htm   (2727 words)

Facts about hydra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) In astronomy, Hydra (the sea monster) is a constellation. Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands in Greece. Hydras have nerve net for a nervous system which is primitive compared to mammalian nervous systems that they do not have a brain. www.supercrawler.com /Facts/hydra.html   (274 words)

Villas of Greece: Saronic Islands It is a one bedroom hosue with king size platform bed, an open plan kitchen/living area with two built-in divans, a WC/ shower and a balcony for a spectacular view to Hydra town and to the sunset. It is a one bedroom house with king size bed that opens onto the verandah, an open plan kitchen/living area with two built-in divans, a WC/ shower and a balcony with a views to Hydra town and to the sunset. A luxury stone villa perched high on a hill between Hydra town and Kamini with a beautiful view to the magnificent sunsets of Hydra from the sitting room and the roof terrace. www.greecetravel.com /villas/saronic.htm   (2559 words)

The Saronic Greek Island of Hydra - Don't Bother Looking for a Car on Hydra Island Hydra Island is located in the southern part of the Saronic Islands cluster in the Saronic Gulf. Hydra Island is a vital part of Grecian heritage, and that is what is celebrated most on Hydra Island. Hydra Island is home to only one central town, Hydra Town, is the perfect example of the history and cultural influences that have created Hydra Island. www.greece.gb.net /hydra.html   (394 words)

Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands villas, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands holiday villas, villas in Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Aegina is the closest of the islands to Athens. Hydra is the most internationally renowned of all the islands and the worlds artists, film producers and other members of the jet set can often be found relaxing here. The stylish capital, Hydra Town, is peppered with cafes and bars and, like the rest of the island, bathed in the magical light which drew so many painters and film makers to the island. www.igluvillas.com /aboutRegion.cfm?regionCode=HY   (573 words)

Hydra island - Tourist and traveller's information - Saronic Gulf - Greek islands - Greece At a later period Hydra was seized by Hermione, which subsequently sold it to Samos. Besides their vessels, the island seamen made use of fireships-small boats loaded with explosives which they brought by night alongside the Turkish vessels and then blew them up. The superiority of the Hydriots and their companions in arms at sea was one of the determining factors in the success of the Greek Revolution. www.greekislands.com /hydra/home.htm   (289 words)

Saronic Greek Islands Greece Yacht Marina Bases and suggested Sailing Itineraries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) This a popular sailing area because the islands of the Saronic Gulf are close to one another, usually within a two or three hours sail and are among the most beautiful of the Greek islands. The island is known for its courtyards and squares where naval and mythological scenes are depicted in mosaics made from gray, fl and white pebbles. HYDRA is an island that has been proclaimed a landmark preservation area which has as a result forbidden the use of cars. www.yachting-greece.com /Greek_islands_sailing/saronic_athens_yachting_greek_islands.htm   (579 words)

Hydra island in Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) There is not much written about the island until around the 15th century after the fall of Constantinople when people began moving to the more inaccessible heights of the most mountainous islands to escape pirates and the Turks. The island was quite wealthy at this time and was in a position to contribute their ships and supplies to the cause of Independence from the Turks. However when Greece did finally achieve independence in 1821 Hydra was economically isolated and did not receive its fair share of assistance from the new state and a period of hardship and unemployment set in causing many of the inhabitants to abandon it leaving behind large mansions and beautiful residences that fell into ruin. www.almiyachts.com /greek_islands/saronic/hydra/hydra_greece.html   (790 words)

Hotels in Hydra island - Saronic Gulf Islands - Greek island hotels - Greek Islands Hydra is situated 42 nautical miles from Piraeus, which is the port for Athens, the capital of Greece.The hotel is situated on the central road of the island and is about 3 minutes from the port. It is the only one island in Greece and in the European Common Market where there are no cars, except for 3 truks which belong to the municipality and are used for garbage collection. Hydra is an island of leaders and has given birth to 5 Prime Ministers, 1 President of the Democracy, about 50 Political Ministers and an Archbishop. www.angelica.gr   (208 words)

hydra greece greek islands saronic hydra island hotels travel idra Hydra, Greece - Greece Accommodation is confident that it can offer some of the lowest discounted rates and the best personal and efficient service for hotels in Hydra island Greece. Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf. The island is practically waterless (it had some wells that were closed by seismic activity in the mid-20th century), so water is imported by boat from the mainland. www.greecead.com /gadhome/Hydra/Accommodations   (325 words)

Accommodate in Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) The ideal place of one's dreams exists in the island of Kos and it is the combination of the traditional Aegean architecture and modern trends, built in an area of 135,000 square metres at the location Psalidi, only 3 km from Kos town and 25 km from the airport. Maistros Village is situated in the graphic village of Karterados, 1, 5 Km from Fira, in the centre of the island. In Skiathos, the beautiful island with the sandy beaches and the green mountains just 950 meters from the Agia Paraskevi beach, in the wonderful forest of Platania in a 11 acres land among pine trees an fruiterer trees, we built the MARIALENA VILLAGE. www.accommodate.gr /?target=5674567knklnRfgblrk9bvut5v5terbvtertive7rt856knmih57645h6nbv9576h7v&link2=lgjghf56hgf45h6nc456hg56hg435h6gh345c6hg3456gc5645645634h4gc56hg345&b=ci76n34oc865b93645o5nh983659hc38645iv76rs4e35e875378u7bi56y98356l&database=ENGLISH&area=S002   (837 words)

Saronic - Argosaronic Gulf Greek Islands, Athens, the Greek Travel Saronic (or Argosaronic) Gulf is set between Attica Prefecture and Peloponnese and is the home for the Saronic Islands. Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses and Salamina (or Salamis) are the main islands of the Saronic Gulf, with Aegina to be once a major rival to Athens, Salamina to be famous for its sea battles, Poros to be the island of Poseidon, Hydra and Spetses to play an important role during the war of independence. Today the Saronic Islands are a virtual suburb of Athens during the summer and there are even commuters living in Aegina and working in Athens/Piraeus. www.thegreektravel.com /saronic.html   (219 words)

Hydra Saronic Gulf Islands Greece Holiday Vacation Yacht Charter Sailing Greek Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Hydra, with its fresh ocean air and sparkling blue waters is the ideal place for vacation, for it combiness the beauty and peace of a unique scenery, with a great selection of night-life for those who so please. In 1821 it was the first island to pledge its sizable fleet to the Greek cause. Hydra is a fashionable resort for the rich and the famous. www.sailgreeceyachts.com /islands/saronic/hydra.asp   (167 words)

Angelica Hotel Hotels & Resorts Hydra Greece Hotels & Resorts Saronic Gulf Islands Hydra Both the rooms and the reception area combine the traditional island colours, and the garden is the ideal place for breakfast or just relaxing. Hydra is a very historic and graphic island, with its traditional architecture and local colour, it is well loved by the world's artists. Hydra is also famous for its fish and seafood so be sure to sample some during your stay. www.realadventures.com /listings/1027741.htm   (286 words)

hydra greece the island of hydra or idra in the saronic gulf greece hydra greece the island of hydra or idra in the saronic gulf greece With an area of 48 square kilometers populated by 2,800 inhabitants the islanders believe that the name Hydra came about through the once ample drinking water fountains found on the island. The islands 18th century mansions, the landscape, the perfect sunsets, and it's narrow paths that lead into the outskirts of the town and its well maintained and traditional architecture are only a few reasons for the island being renowned as an 'Artists Hideout'. www.greecead.com /gadhome/resort-hydra.html   (628 words)

Discover Hydra, Argo Saronic Greek Islands The food in Hydra is mostly excellent, even in the cafes on the waterfront which have a lot of choices but are a little expensive. There are good bars on Hydra, and as you will find throughout Greece, the bars are mostly expensive in comparison to what you will pay in the restaurants where the locals usually drink. But in Hydra the locals drink in the bars and you won't find many traditional cafeneons in the port... www.magicaljourneys.com /Hydra/hydra-discover.html   (96 words)

Greece : The Best Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Hydra (Saronic Gulf Islands): Old-timers keep waiting for Hydra, with its handsome stone mansions overlooking a picture-postcard harbor, to be spoiled. After all, even before Mykonos and Santorini, Hydra was one of the first Greek islands to be "discovered." So far, so good: Donkeys still outnumber motorcycles, and the day-trippers who blitz through the appealing harborside shops leave at twilight. Siros (Cyclades): This tiny island has it all: a vivacious, cosmopolitan capital town; thriving beach resorts; and a starkly beautiful region of farming communities, archaeological remains, and remote beaches to the north. www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=225&catID=0225021088   (720 words)

Angelica Hotel Hydra island Hotels. Greek Hotels in HYDRA island Greece. Angelica Hotel Hydra, Saronic islands Hotels. ... Hydra is situated 42 nautical miles from Piraeus, which is the port for Athens, the capital of Greece. The hotel is situated on the central road of the island and is about 3 minutes from the port. It is the only one island in Greece and in the European Common Market where there are no cars, except for 3 trucks which belong to the municipality and are used for garbage collection. www.ferries.gr /hotels/hydra.htm   (140 words)

Antiparos, Greece, Greek islands The island was probably one with Paros at some time, and there is evidence that there were Neolithic settlements here. In the 13th century the island, just like its neighbours fell under Venetian Rule, only to be conquered by the Turks 300 years later. A specialty on the island is dried octopus, and in general fish is very typical food here. www.in2greece.com /english/places/summer/islands/antiparos.htm   (504 words)

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