Rick Steves' Europe: Hydra, Greece
For those willing to follow the uphill lanes, this Greek island offers tradition, magnificent views of the harbor and a relaxing vacation spot
- By Rick Steves
- Smithsonian.com, May 01, 2010
(Leukos / Getty Images)
The island once had spring water. Today Hydra’s very hard water, which makes a shower an exercise in frustration, is shipped in from the mainland.
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Comments (2)
good good
Posted by mani on April 22,2010 | 03:13 AM
The sky in this picture is spectacular! Th island seem to fade into the sharpness of the sky.
Posted by Abigail Showalter on April 18,2010 | 06:22 PM