Hydra
An island that sways gently to its own rhythm. Explore the wild beauty of Hydra Island with its rough and rocky scenery that comes in contrast to its romantic and noble side, creating a unique combination. Renovated mansions, the old picturesque port with the loopholes and the canons, the museums, the monasteries, the naval academy and other attractions reveal the historic background of Hydra. Traditional as well as cosmopolitan, Hydra is a popular destination and an ideal resort for your vacations.
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As you enter the port of Hydra, your eyes fall upon the imposing bastions protecting its entrance. Built in the 18th century, the cannons on the bastion protected the island from assault by the Ottoman fleet and pirates during the War for Independence.
This museum was founded in 1918 and it is housed in an elegant stone mansion that belonged to the local shipowner Gikas Koulouras. In 1996, the building was renovated and today it is the most impressive mansion at the port of Hydra. Right next to the entrance, there are some old anchors, signs of the rich nautical impression of the island.
The National Merchant Marine School is the first Marine Academy in Greece and proud successor of the Greece marine tradition. The Academy started to operate in 1749.