One of the most sophisticated of the Greek Isles, Hydra lies in the Argo Saronic Gulf — a popular getaway for celebrities and the elite, and a beloved escape for Athenians just an hour away by boat.
What makes Hydra truly special: no cars allowed. Donkeys plod cobbled streets, fishing boats undulate gently in the harbor, and new building developments are banned — keeping this island a charming, endearing time-warp.
Leonard Cohen famously bought a house here in the 1960s, and its inspiring appeal is easy to understand.
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Hydra is a place that revels in life in the slow lane — and that's exactly the point.