Hydra is located in the Sporades and is connected by ferry to and from Athens, the Peloponnese and other ports in the Sporades.
There are 2 ferry companies operating ferries to and from Hydra. Alpha Lines and Blue Star Ferries both operate ferries to and from Hydra. In the summer season, there are a total of 96 sailings per week.
The most popular route in terms of sailings is the route from Piraeus to Hydra with 42 sailings per week.
The port or island closest to Hydra is Ermioni with a distance of just 19.6 kilometres - that's 12 miles or 11 nautical miles. While the port or island furthest away is Piraeus at a distance of 68 kilometres - that's about 42 miles or about 37 nautical miles.
Ferries to Hydra are normally available throughout the year. To ensure the speediest crossing possible, Hydra is served only by fast ferries.
You can travel to or from Hydra with your vehicle or on foot. And normally you can take a pet with you on the ferry to or from this port.
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No parking facilities, long or short term, are available.
For more information about Hydra, you can visit Wikipedia.
If you go to a non central agency you may have to pay a small fee to get your ticket - normally a couple of Euros.
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Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.
If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.
The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.
Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.
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