Omilos is renowned as the best restaurant in Hydra. I tried to get a table there several nights in a row and finally on my last night I managed to secure a spot. Situated in a former fuel depot near the entrance of the port it’s been cleverly converted and is now a chic contemporary restaurant with an amazing sea terrace. I was so keen for a table I even offered to sit inside if that’s all they had, though luckily they found me a lovely table overlooking the ocean. I started with a sea bass carpaccio which was excellent, really fresh and light. Then for my main I pushed the boat out and ordered lobster pasta, which was delicious. As I was having seafood I ordered a carafe of the local Greek white wine.
Hydronetta, Hydra
Hydronetta is a great little spot for a light lunch and/or early evening cocktails just to the west of Hydra Town. It probably has the best views of the sunset of anywhere on the island. The staff couldn’t be more friendly and I had lunch or evening cocktails here most days.
Hydra, Greece
From Athens I got a boat to Hydra. I didn’t know much about the island but it was recommended very highly in Lonely Planet guide and the pictures looked stunning. It’s relatively close by boat to Athens, just a short one hour boat. The boat arrives right In the main town of Hydra and so I booked a hotel close by to the front to avoid a long walk. Hydra is completely car free and the only form of transport is either by foot or by donkey, and I didn’t fancy lugging my heavy bags across the island. There’s donkeys lined up at the port ready and waiting to help, but to be honest they stunk and I would feel bad for a donkey having to hike my bags in the heat. I stayed at the Glaros Guesthouse, which although not luxurious, was perfectly located right in Hydra Town.
