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Hydra, Greece: Traffic-Free Tranquility - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

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👁️ 250K views📅 16 years ago⏱️ 3:37
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Mediterranean · SpringFrom Athens

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Creator's Key Takeaways

after the noise of Athens edra's traffic free Tranquility is a delight

idra is one of the prettiest towns in Greece

the Island's greatest attractions is its total absence of cars and motorbikes

Leonas has us all sitting at the table and he starts bringing in wave after wave of his fabulous dishes

Creator's Tips & Advice

pack light for hiking to hotels
visit Hydra for traffic-free tranquility
try local Taverna Leonas for traditional Greek food

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QWhat is Hydra, Greece like?
QHow do you get to Hydra from Athens?
QWhat are the main attractions in Hydra?

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More info about travel to Hydra: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/hydra Only a 90-minute hydrofoil ride from bustling Athens, Hydra is the prettiest of the Greek isles. The community is an easy blend of workaday commerce, fancy yachts, and lazy tourists meandering through traffic-free streets, alongside the occasional donkey. #ricksteveseurope #greekislands #hydra Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.