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Hydra Island
The Hydra gulf lies between the saronic gulf and the argolic
gulf and is a one of the most popular yacht charter areas
in Greece. The island of Hydra (ancient Hydraea) itself is
a bare monolithic ridge of limestone, 12 km long by 5 km wide,
lying off the south-east coast of the Argolid. Arid and infertile,
it lives mainly from the tourist trade and the sale of craft
products (jewellery, pottery, embroidery, hand-woven cloth,
leather-work). A tempting local speciality is the almond cake
called amygdalote.
North-west of Hydra is the little grazing island of Dokos
(the ancient Aperopia), with the village of the same name
in a sheltered bay on the north coast. The mainland (in fact
the Peloponnese peninsula) features many interesting anchorages
and the handsome village of Ermioni, British Admiralty Chart
1031.
History
Hydra was already settled in Mycenaean times, but was a place
of no importance until the 18th c. In the 15th c. and again
in 1770, after the revolt in the Morea, Albanian refugees
made their home on the island, and as a result of their efforts
- in trade and shipping, but also in piracy - it became prosperous
and wealthy. During the War of Greek Independence the Hydriots
converted their trading vessels into warships and met a large
proportion of the cost of the war. The island has now reverted
to its original unimportance.
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A charter sailing vacation in Greece, from Athens, usually starts
in the direction of the Saronic gulf islands, the most famous of
this isles is the jewel of the Aegean HYDRA. Sailing charters in
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This rocky island is famed as a cosmopolitan and
cultural center and has played an important role in Greek history
since the 15th century. In the 18th century, the island was called
by many "Small England" due to its increased naval activity. Large
mansions have survived from this period and can still be seen as
part of the characteristic architecture of the town. For all those
who love culture and art, Hydra is a famous meeting point and there
are many galleries throughout the island.
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