General

Perched on the rocks right above the sea, with balconies facing the sunset and a beach just a few yards away, this must be the perfect holiday villa. A traditional Hydra house (the church in the grounds was built by a local priest some 120 years ago) which has been passed down through the generations, this villa has been lovingly restored by the present owner at great expense.

The result is a comfortable, quietly luxurious beach villa that you'll never want to leave! The main house has two bedrooms, a good sized living room, refitted kitchen and two bathrooms. The main attraction, and the place where you'll likely spend much of your day, is the huge terrace that curves around the front of the house, and which offers unimpeded views of the sea, the island of Dokos, and the magical sunset. Steps lead straight down from the house to Hydra's best beach (Vlichos), and to a landing stage where taxi boats will take you to Hydra town.

Of course you may prefer the 25 minute coastal walk. Situated in Vlichos, the villa has an exclusive, private feel, but it is by no means isolated. There are shops and excellent tavernas in Vlichos. Hydra town is busier than Vlichos and has excellent boutique shopping, cafes and tavernas, and little cobbled lanes to get lost in amongst the whitewashed houses. There's a watersports center on the beach, and some nightlife, although this is not a party island like Mykonos etc!

From Hydra it's easy to get to the nearby islands of Spetses and Poros, and to the Peloponnese and some of the best known archaeological sites in Greece. Hydra is great for walking - much of the island is uninhabited and you can follow rough tracks up to the monastery at the top of the island. There is also a diving school and several art galleries - Hydra is popular with artists. The lack of cars on the island gives it a romantic, relaxed feel, and children are safe here. You won't be disturbed by pesky mopeds. Donkeys and cats abound, however!

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Fishing, Boat trips