Mandraki Beach Resort
Just east of Hydra town lies Mandraki, the island's main sandy beach — a sheltered bay of clear turquoise water, home to the Mandraki Beach Resort. It is a fully organised beach with straw umbrellas and sunbeds, a beach bar, water sports and all-day dining right by the sea, plus a boutique hotel.
Getting there. Walk about 25–30 minutes along the coastal path east of the port, or take the resort's little shuttle boat (Captain M) from Hydra harbour.
Shuttle boat: departs Hydra port every 30 minutes, 10:00 – 19:00 · round trip €10 (free with a dinner reservation). The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner — Mediterranean & sushi — with sunset views over Hydra.
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Mandraki
Hydra's only sandy beach, in a quiet bay of crystal-clear water — a short walk or sea taxi from Hydra Town, with sunbeds, attentive service and a chic beachside restaurant.
Wilhelmina's
Contemporary art gallery in a historic Mandraki shipyard, showing young and mid-career artists between the rocks and the sea, May–September.
Mandraki (Lefteraki's)
The relaxed, traditional corner of Mandraki bay — Lefteraki's beach, with sunbeds and umbrellas on the shore and an easygoing beach taverna right behind. A local favourite just east of Hydra town.
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