Hydra.Two hours from the main port of Athens ( Piraeus ) via Hydrofoil / Catamaran , second home to famous composer and poet, Leonard Cohen, Hydra is a small paradise with a distinct character and artistic flare which provides two or more vacation styles all in one! Luxury shopping spree or secluded mellow vacation minus the sounds of motorised vehicles! Choice of transportation are Donkeys, bicycles, small tradition fishing boats ( kaiki boats) or foot. Boating to your favourite beach from the town center is only € 2.5. while the town center itself offers a string of shops, restaurants, cafes and more. Include Hydra in a breath taking island hopping experience. ( Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses ) A walk along the seaside road will offer pleasant hidden landscapes, isolated locations and so much more. Don't forget your camera, battery pack and bring more memory cards!