9Hydra, Greece
Hydra has an effortless elegance that encourages visitors to slow down. Cars are largely absent from the historic harbor area, meaning the sounds of footsteps, boats and conversations replace traffic.
The town is built around a beautiful horseshoe-shaped harbor surrounded by stone mansions, cafés, galleries and restaurants. Days can be spent swimming, reading by the sea, exploring the island’s walking paths or simply sitting at the waterfront watching boats arrive.
Hydra’s artistic history adds another layer to its appeal. It has long attracted artists and creative personalities, and that relaxed cultural atmosphere remains part of the island’s identity.
