A Greek sailor from Hydra named Nicholas Kolmaniatis, who would be known most of his life as Nicholas Jorge, became a war hero in Argentina in the 19th century.
As a Hydriot, I had been raised on a pantheon of...
Greece has been named the world’s best country to travel to by UK readers of Condé Nast Traveler, praised for its cuisine, beaches, hospitality and accommodation in the magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The country took first place with a...
Porto Hydra Village, located in the Peloponnese, is a majestic place, a hidden paradise, and two hours away from Athens by car. Some call it Greece's Miami; others call it Little Venice.
Situated quite close to the port town of...
There are many stories in Greek mythology as well as creatures, which are supernatural beings, by powers and abilities, mostly immortal. These strange and sometimes terrifying creatures were used according to Greek mythology by the gods. They were sent to protect someone or something or simply to cause fear.
Most Greeks have substantial familiarity with the graphically gorgeous island of Hydra due to the island's protagonist role in the epic struggle of the Greek War of Independence.
Most non-Greeks familiar with the island know it as a place of...
The fireships were a weapon of necessity used by the skilled sailors of the Greek navy to a devastating, asymmetric effect during the Greek War of Independence.
With Greek Orthodox Easter on April 12, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country.
While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout the...
The picturesque island of Hydra has been transformed into a sprawling movie set as filming for the Hollywood production The Riders, starring Brad Pitt, hits full swing. Earlier today, the island’s historic harbor became the center of the action,...
Hydra is currently hosting Aris Kontos, the man widely recognized as Greece’s own Brad Pitt lookalike. Kontos is on the island to join the massive US production of The Riders, which officially begins filming today, February 20, 2026.
The lookalike...
