The island of Hydra and where to stay. Located in the heart of the Argo Saronic Gulf, pretty close to Athens, Hydra is, hands down, one of the most quaint Greek islands.
The charming atmosphere of the island has seduced many international jet setters and has been a retreat for famous personalities, such as Leonard Cohen, Maria Callas, Aristotle Onassis and many more! Elegant stone mansions, narrow alleys, donkeys walking around, churches, little shops, and a picturesque waterfront set the scene of an island fairytale! Given that there are no cars in Hydra and people usually get around by foot, the island’s roads are not clogged with traffic and fumes.
Rafalias Mansion, a place to call home... They are a family that has settle in Hydra since 1596. Many generations and many stories.
One of the most distinctive mansions, well-preserved and in an easy accessible point from the harbor, is the mansion Rafalias. It is described by the Archaeological Service (1st EBA) as Project of art and historical monument together with the pharmacy.
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