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==Hydra== | ==Hydra== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|21.1|N|23|28|E|}} |
| + | [[Image:Greece_Hydra_m.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Chart of Hydra and region<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
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===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ===Ports and Popular Stops=== | ||
====Hydra Harbor==== | ====Hydra Harbor==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Hydra_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Hydra harbor - [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=37.35393853756057&lon=23.467612269091372&scale=6000&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
[[Image:Hydra1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Hydra Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Hydra1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Hydra Harbor<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| - | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|21.1|N|23|28|E|}}<br/> | |
| + | The harbor of Hydra is always very crowded and in my experience is to be avoided. | ||
Crossed anchors is the least of the problems here. A bad swell develops with strong N-NW winds. It is better to anchor in near-by [[#Mandraki |Mandraki]] or [[#Vikhos|Vikhos]]. | Crossed anchors is the least of the problems here. A bad swell develops with strong N-NW winds. It is better to anchor in near-by [[#Mandraki |Mandraki]] or [[#Vikhos|Vikhos]]. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
====Mandraki==== | ====Mandraki==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Hydra_Mandraki_h.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Mandraki<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|21.33|N|23|28.9|E|}}<br/> | |
| + | Mardraki is an attractive anchorage less than a mile E of [[#Hydra_Harbor|Hydra Harbor]]. It is exposed, however, to the N. Anchor in 3-6 m over sand, weed, and mud. There is a water taxi service to the harbor. | ||
<font color="red">Warning:</font> The water taxis create a strong wake as the zoom by. | <font color="red">Warning:</font> The water taxis create a strong wake as the zoom by. | ||
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====Vikhos==== | ====Vikhos==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|19.92|N|23|25.7|E|}}<br/> | ||
Anchor in front of the hamlet. The anchorage is exposed, however, to the N. Anchor in 3-6 m over sand, weed, and mud. There is a water taxi service to the harbor. | Anchor in front of the hamlet. The anchorage is exposed, however, to the N. Anchor in 3-6 m over sand, weed, and mud. There is a water taxi service to the harbor. | ||
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====Molos==== | ====Molos==== | ||
| - | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|19.6|N|23|24.75|E|}}<br/> | |
| + | Molos (Μόλος) just a few miles W of [[#Hydra_Harbor|Hydra Harbor]] is a good alternative anchorage. Other than a few luxurious properties the cove is isolated. Anchor in 3-5 m, good holding. | ||
<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="140px" perrow="2"> | <center><gallery widths="200px" heights="140px" perrow="2"> | ||
Image:Hydra_Molos3.jpg|Molos from the west hills<br/>''Click for larger view'' | Image:Hydra_Molos3.jpg|Molos from the west hills<br/>''Click for larger view'' | ||
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====Bitsi==== | ====Bitsi==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|17.86|N|23|22|E|}}<br/> | ||
This is a deep bay under Cape Bitsi on the SW of Hydra. | This is a deep bay under Cape Bitsi on the SW of Hydra. | ||
====Ayios Nikolaos==== | ====Ayios Nikolaos==== | ||
| + | GPS: {{Coord|37|17.86|N|23|57|E|}}<br/> | ||
This cove, off the island of Ayios Nikolaos on the SW of Hydra is reputed to be very attractive. | This cove, off the island of Ayios Nikolaos on the SW of Hydra is reputed to be very attractive. | ||
===Offshore Islands=== | ===Offshore Islands=== | ||
====Dokos==== | ====Dokos==== | ||
| - | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Greece_Dokos_r.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Chart of Dokos<br/>''Click for larger view'']] |
| - | The isolated island of Dokos or Dhokos (Δοκός) | + | GPS: {{Coord|37|20.5|N|23|20|E|}}<br/> |
| + | The isolated island of Dokos or Dhokos (Δοκός) has several anchorages. During the day, especially in the weekends, there are many boats here but in the evening it is very quiet. There is only one family on the island who runs a rather indifferent but expensive restaurant. They do monitor VHF channel 16. | ||
The NE cove is fairly deep, about 20 m, and hard to anchor. Here an ancient shipwreck has been found and explored. While snorkeling, however, I have not been able to see anything. The other anchoring opportunities, 3-6 m are easier although holding is not always good. | The NE cove is fairly deep, about 20 m, and hard to anchor. Here an ancient shipwreck has been found and explored. While snorkeling, however, I have not been able to see anything. The other anchoring opportunities, 3-6 m are easier although holding is not always good. | ||
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Revision as of 14:59, 15 February 2009
Hydra
GPS: 37°21.1′N, 23°28′E
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Background
Hydra or Idhra (Ύδρα) is a very popular and picturesque island on the NW of Peloponnese.
Hydra as well as with Spetses and Psara were the most important Greek sea powers during the 1821 revolution which resulted in Greece's independence from the Ottoman rule. Hydra not only had the largest fleet of sailing vessels but was the home of Admiral Miaoulis and many other important captains. Hydra is a barren island and in antiquity was not very important. It was purchased in the 6th century BC by the famous Tyrant of Samos, Polykcrates but was not settled until the 15th century AD when Greek and Albanians fleeing the tyranny of Ali Pasha of Epirus moved in the island. Since there were hardly any resources for significant cultivation, they turned to the sea for trade, smuggling and piracy. By the 18th century the island had a fleet of 150 vessels and a wealthy population of 25,000. During the war of independence they were so successful that Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt called Hydra "Little England."
After the revolution, with the establishment of the Greek state, piracy was suppressed. This combined with the advent of steamships resulted in a decline of Hydra. Its inhabitants turned to sea again mostly sponge fishing but again the combination of a sponge disease and declining markets further depressed the island's economy. In the 1950's Hydra was the location of the film Boy on a Dolphin with Sofia Loren. Following this film the island was "discovered" and an artist colony was established spearheaded by the very successful Greek painter Hadjikyriakos Ghikas. Artists flocked here from all over the world and bought houses and Hydra became as famous as St. Tropez and Portofino. There are no roads and no cars in Hydra and that has saved the island. Despite its fame, it is still a very attractive place.
Charts
BA 1031 Yerakas to Kea
Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulfs
NIMA 54340 Nisos Spetsai - N. Vorioi Sp.
Greek 415 Ydra to Sikinos
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
- Coast Guard - Channel 12
The approaches to Hydra present no problems other then the heavy and at times chaotic traffic to and from the harbor to the mainland.
Ports and Popular Stops
Hydra Harbor
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GPS: 37°21.1′N, 23°28′E
The harbor of Hydra is always very crowded and in my experience is to be avoided.
Crossed anchors is the least of the problems here. A bad swell develops with strong N-NW winds. It is better to anchor in near-by Mandraki or Vikhos.
Moor stern or bow to the N breakwater.
Warning: There are several rocks near the N breakwater.
One time I was moored here a fishing caïque, returning in the middle of the night, untied my stern lines and my boat was nearly damaged. --Istioploos 06:35, 23 April 2008 (MDT)
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2001 --Istioploos 06:19, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Mandraki
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GPS: 37°21.33′N, 23°28.9′E
Mardraki is an attractive anchorage less than a mile E of Hydra Harbor. It is exposed, however, to the N. Anchor in 3-6 m over sand, weed, and mud. There is a water taxi service to the harbor.
Warning: The water taxis create a strong wake as the zoom by.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1989 --Istioploos 06:19, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Vikhos
GPS: 37°19.92′N, 23°25.7′E
Anchor in front of the hamlet. The anchorage is exposed, however, to the N. Anchor in 3-6 m over sand, weed, and mud. There is a water taxi service to the harbor.
Warning: The water taxis create a strong wake as the zoom by.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2001 --Istioploos 06:19, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Molos
GPS: 37°19.6′N, 23°24.75′E
Molos (Μόλος) just a few miles W of Hydra Harbor is a good alternative anchorage. Other than a few luxurious properties the cove is isolated. Anchor in 3-5 m, good holding.
 Molos from the west hills |
Molos |
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos 06:19, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Bitsi
GPS: 37°17.86′N, 23°22′E
This is a deep bay under Cape Bitsi on the SW of Hydra.
Ayios Nikolaos
GPS: 37°17.86′N, 23°57′E
This cove, off the island of Ayios Nikolaos on the SW of Hydra is reputed to be very attractive.
Offshore Islands
Dokos
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GPS: 37°20.5′N, 23°20′E
The isolated island of Dokos or Dhokos (Δοκός) has several anchorages. During the day, especially in the weekends, there are many boats here but in the evening it is very quiet. There is only one family on the island who runs a rather indifferent but expensive restaurant. They do monitor VHF channel 16.
The NE cove is fairly deep, about 20 m, and hard to anchor. Here an ancient shipwreck has been found and explored. While snorkeling, however, I have not been able to see anything. The other anchoring opportunities, 3-6 m are easier although holding is not always good.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 2007 --Istioploos 06:19, 6 June 2008 (MDT)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
The town of Hydra is very picturesque and there no cars. The Nautical Museum is interesting with many exhibits relating to the island.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel is N/A
- On the quay in Hydra Harbor
- Electricity is N/A
Laundry
- ?
Grocery Stores
Stores in Hydra Harbor.
Eateries
- Good food at in Hydra Harbor and Vikhos.
- There is a restaurant in Dokos (VHF channel 16) but the food mediocre and the prices very inflated
Motorbike & Car Rentals
N/A.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Only fishing materials.
Repairs
N/A.
Transportation
- There are daily, and in the summer several per day, hydrofoils and ferries to Athens
- Water taxis run between Ermioni and several places in Hydra
References & Publications
See Greece.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Hydra (Wikipedia)
- Hydra Direct]
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
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