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28 October in Hydra: the programme day by day
A sailing race from Faliro, flags and a lit-up harbour, wreaths, the Doxology and the parade on Wednesday 28 October: the Municipality of Hydra’s programme.
Free tennis lessons for children and teenagers: register by 5 November
The Municipality of Hydra has opened registration for free tennis lessons for children and teenagers at the Municipal Tennis Court. Apply by 5 November 2026, with a medical certificate.
SwimRun returns to Hydra, 30 October to 1 November
Teams of two swim and run around Hydra over four distances from 7.5 to 38.7 km. Free for Hydra residents with the code SRH26_HYDRA.
Free neutering of Hydra’s stray cats, 22 to 27 October
A veterinary team neuters Hydra’s stray cats free of charge from 22 to 27 October. Appointments on 6997050629.
Severe weather warning for Hydra: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October
The Municipality of Hydra warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, possible hail and strong winds on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 2026, and asks residents and visitors to take extra care.
Kamini fishing shelter: a service card for electricity and water
To use electricity and water from the pedestals at the Kamini fishing shelter you need a prepaid service card, available from the offices of the Municipal Port Fund of Hydra.
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