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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.
Hydra voted Europe’s best island — and Greece the world’s best country
In Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, Hydra scored 98.12 to become Europe’s highest-rated island, while Greece was named the best country in the world.
Hydra–Kamini boat: earlier evening departures from 5 October
From Monday 5 October 2026 the last two daily boats from Hydra harbour to Kamini leave earlier: 16:30 instead of 17:00 and 19:00 instead of 20:00.
3x3 basketball returns to Hydra harbour, 17–18 October
The GNC 3on3 tournament is back on Hydra’s harbour for a second year, free to play and to watch, on 17–18 October.
Hydra honours the filmmaker Thanasis Rentzis, 10–11 October
A two-day tribute to the avant-garde filmmaker Thanasis Rentzis comes to Hydra on 10–11 October, as reported by To Vima.
Hydra Music Club — enrolments for 2026-27, 1 to 15 October
The Hydra Music Club opens enrolments for the 2026-27 year: free lessons in the wind band and piano, plus accordion and music classes for children aged 2 to 6.
Blood donation on Hydra, 10–11 October
The Municipality of Hydra’s 30th voluntary blood drive takes place at the Kouloureio Hospital over the weekend of 10–11 October 2026.
School Supplies Collection Drive
The Municipality of Hydra is once again collecting school supplies for families in need — 2–11 September 2026, at the Town Hall.
Kostas Grammatopoulos — “Traces of the Aegean”
A major exhibition dedicated to Greek engraver Kostas Grammatopoulos (1916–2003) at the Historical Archives – Museum of Hydra — 5 September to 31 October 2026 (opening 5 September, 19:00).
Hydra Municipal Tennis Court — booking & how to play
The pilot electronic booking system is live (trial period until 31 August). Here's how to book the court, collect the keys and play.
Saronic Chamber Music Festival
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival's 15th year — with two Hydra concerts: 27 Aug (Melina Merkouri Hall) & 29 Aug (Old Carpet Factory). Concerts start 21:00.
FAÇADE — A Musical Entertainment
The William Walton Music Society of Hydra opens its first season — Edith Sitwell's poems set to William Walton's music, songs by Weill & Brecht, and artworks by twelve Hydra artists projected onto the rock. Sat 19 Sep 2026, 20:30, Historical Archives–Museum of Hydra. Free entry.
Anna Morou — Live at Kamini Port
Live Greek music with Anna Morou at Kamini Port — 30 Aug 2026, 21:30. Free entry.
Hydra to get a new helipad — contract signed
The Region of Attica has signed the contract for a new helipad and access road on Hydra — for faster medical evacuations and emergency response. Budget €1m; at the 'Aloni' site, about 5 km from town.
Koundourioteia 2026 — honouring Admiral Pavlos Koundouriotis
The Municipality of Hydra's annual Koundourioteia, 25–30 August 2026, honour the memory of the Hydriot Admiral Pavlos Koundouriotis with talks, concerts, naval ceremonies and an island feast. Here is the full programme.
New sea connection: Hydra Port ⇄ Kamini
From 16 August 2026 the Municipality of Hydra runs a small-boat service between Hydra Port and Kamini — here is the daily timetable.
Hydra's Weather Station Marks 17 Years of Continuous Recording
The island's private weather station at Agios Dimitrios has completed 17 years of continuous operation — live readings every 20 seconds and a rich historical archive of temperature, rainfall and more.
Hydra in the Press
A few of our favourite reads about Hydra from around the world — travel features and art coverage, with the full articles a click away.
A new hand-painted sign for Cine Gardenia
Friends of the island painted a beautiful new sign over the winter for Hydra's historic open-air cinema — unveiled in June.
Nari Ward's "Until That Day" — this summer's show at the Slaughterhouse
DESTE's 2026 summer exhibition brings Jamaican-born, New York-based artist Nari Ward to Hydra's seaside Slaughterhouse — free entry, until 31 October.
A month on Hydra: the art of lingering
Writer Tracy Georgiou has moved to the island for a month to work, swim and simply stay — her Substack letters capture what slow living on Hydra really feels like.
Hydra on screen: from Sophia Loren to Brad Pitt
Seventy years of cameras on one small island — Boy on a Dolphin, Cacoyannis, Phaedra, and a 2026 Hollywood return.
So Long, Marianne: Cohen's Hydra keeps finding new audiences
The television series about Leonard Cohen and Marianne Ihlen brought the island's 1960s bohemia back to the screen — and a new wave of visitors walking up to the poet's door.
Miaoulia 2026: the harbour burned bright again
Hydra honoured Admiral Andreas Miaoulis with three days of celebrations, ending as always with the burning of the flagship at the harbour mouth.
Disconnect to Reconnect: Digital Detoxing the Hydra Way
In a world where screens dominate our attention, Hydra offers a rare opportunity to disconnect and rediscover a slower, more meaningful way of living.
Sunset Rituals: Embracing the Magic of Hydra’s Evenings
As the sun begins to set, Hydra transforms into a place of golden light and quiet reflection.
Miaoulia 2024: Honoring Hydra’s Naval Heroism
On Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, 2024, the picturesque island of Hydra hosted the annual “Miaoulia 2024” celebrations, paying tribute to Admiral Andreas Miaoulis, one of the key naval…
Hydra’s Trail Event 2025: A Decade of Trail Running Excellence
The picturesque island of Hydra is set to host the 10th edition of the Hydra’s Trail Event on April 12 and 13, 2025.
Slow Living on Hydra: A Guide to Embracing Simplicity
Hydra is the perfect destination for those seeking a break from the fast-paced modern world. The absence of cars creates an atmosphere of peace, where walking becomes a meditative experience.