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Travel guides to Hydra and the Saronic Islands, ideal for short island escapes from Athens.
Browse practical guides, itineraries and first-hand planning ideas for this part of Greece. The articles below are limited to this section, so you can move from broad inspiration to the details that matter for your trip.
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Hydra Day Trip from Athens: Ferry Planning, One-Day Itinerary and Is It Worth It?
Plan a Hydra day trip from Athens with ferry advice, a realistic walking itinerary, beaches, museums, lunch, timing, what to skip and when to…
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Where to Stay in Poros: Town, Askeli, Neorio or Monastiri? Best Areas Compared
Compare where to stay in Poros, including Poros Town, Askeli, Neorio, Monastiri and quieter areas, with advice for couples, families and car-free trips.
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Aegina Travel Guide: Temple of Aphaia, Beaches, Pistachios and a 3-Day Plan
Discover Aegina near Athens with a three-day itinerary covering Aegina Town, the Temple of Aphaia, Agios Nektarios, beaches, pistachios and ferry planning from Piraeus.
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Spetses Cycling and Hiking Guide: 25-km Island Loop, 19 Trails, Beaches and Safety
Plan cycling and hiking in Spetses with the 25-km perimeter road, 19 walking routes, 65 km of trails, beach stops, heat management and safety…
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Spetses Without a Car: Walking, Bikes, Buses, Sea Taxis and Horse Carriages
Plan Spetses without a car using walking, bicycles, beach buses, sea taxis, boats, horse carriages and authorised taxis, with practical base advice.
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Aegina Day Trip from Athens: Ferries, One-Day Itinerary, Costs and Practical Tips
Plan an Aegina day trip from Athens with ferry choices, realistic one-day itineraries, Temple of Aphaia, beaches, food, transport and return timing.
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Where to Stay in Spetses: Dapia, Old Harbour, Kounoupitsa or Quiet Beaches?
Compare where to stay in Spetses, including Dapia, Kounoupitsa, Old Harbour and quieter beach areas, for couples, families, nightlife and car-free trips.
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Poros Day Trip from Athens: Ferries, One-Day Itinerary, Beaches and Practical Tips
Plan a Poros day trip from Athens with ferry choices, a realistic one-day itinerary, Poros Town, beaches, transport, timing and advice on whether to…
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Getting Around Hydra: Walking, Water Taxis, Luggage and Car-Free Travel
Learn how to get around car-free Hydra using walking routes, water taxis and boats, with practical advice on luggage, mobility, beaches and accommodation access.
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Spetses 4-Day Itinerary: Dapia, Museums, Beaches, Cycling and Old Harbour
Follow a realistic four-day Spetses itinerary with Dapia, Bouboulina, museums, beaches, cycling or hiking, Old Harbour, transport and flexible weather planning.
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