How to Book Travel From Athens to Hydra Island

Visitors to Hydra Island in Greece enjoy a rare glimpse of well-preserved paradise. While the pristine geographical beauty of neighboring cities has often been sacrificed for contemporary luxuries, the island of Hydra has somehow managed to maintain its natural integrity. From the massive cobblestone manors to its magnificent harbor, Hydra Island is not to be missed. Read on to book travel from Athens to Hydra Island.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Travel From Athens to Hydra Island

1. Save yourself some time looking for train travel from Athens to Hydra. A Saronic Gulf island in the Aegean Sea, train systems do not have access to Hydra Island.
2. Visit the Greeka Web site to purchase ferry tickets. Call 011 ([phone].
3. Take a bus or taxi to Piraeus Port, which is also known as the Port of Athens. From there you can hop a ferry to Hydra Island.
4. Drop the extra euro and take a fast ferry and/or private boat. Doing so will considerably reduce the average four-hour travel time.

Know Your Destination

5. Bring your camera. Idyllically situated in the Aegean Sea between the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs, Hydra Island is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.
6. Pack a swimsuit but leave the beach chair. Hydra Island is one of the only oceanfront communities with virtually no beaches. Invigorating dips into the Aegean Sea must be preceded by dives off the island rocks.
7. Leave your driver's license and car keys behind. With the exception of a few municipal vehicles, motor vehicles are not permitted on Hydra Island.

Tips for Your Trip

8. Book travel during the summer months as early as possible. Summer is considered high season on the Greek isles and ferry tickets tend to sell out quickly.
9. Pack lightly. There are no motorized vehicles allowed on the island. You will have to carry your heavy luggage wherever you decide to stay.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to find the cheapest travel rates and explore activities.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.