
Visiting Hydra by yacht
Climate by season, places to anchor and how to reach Hydra.
Picture made with AI. It shows the place but is not a photograph.
When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | June to September | 28 to 32 °C | 5 to 10 mm |
| Shoulder | March to May, October | 16 to 24 °C | 15 to 48 mm |
| Off season | November to February | 14 to 19 °C | 41 to 64 mm |
WMO figures from Athinai Hellinikon, about 65 km north-east of Hydra. Season bands are our own estimate.
Where yachts anchor
The municipality's guide for arriving by private boat lists these places.
Main port of Hydra
The main harbour of Hydra town.
Mandraki
Listed by the municipality.
Kamini
Listed by the municipality.
Vliho
Listed by the municipality.
Palamida
Listed by the municipality.
Bisti
Listed by the municipality.
Molo Saint Nikolaos
Listed by the municipality.
Dokos
The island next to Hydra, listed by the municipality.
Skintos
A cove. The municipality says the most ancient shipwreck was discovered here.
Hydra municipality, how to reach Hydra by a private boat. The page gives no depths or holding.
Ashore
The municipality describes the island's lack of vehicles. It says the port has shops, cafes and restaurants, and that a boat trip around the island leaves daily from the main port from 11.00.
Getting here
Flying Dolphins from Piraeus take about 1 hour 30 minutes. The municipality puts Poros 30 minutes away by Flying Dolphin. The Hellenic Seaways agency in Hydra is in the centre of the beach of Hydra: +30 22980 54007 or 53812. Check the rules for your passport.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Hydra municipality: port dues and water supply
- Hydra municipality: useful phones
- Hydra municipality: from Athens
- Hydra municipality: Flying Cat and Flying Dolphins
- Hydra municipality: by private boat
- Hydra municipality: sea tourism
- Hydra municipality: nearby trips
- Hydra municipality: why choose Hydra
- PredictWind: port of Ydra
- European Commission: border crossing
- Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visas
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Athinai Hellinikon
- OpenStreetMap: place coordinates
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