Hydra – Poros

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Hydra – Poros

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Hydra Poros Ferry

The Hydra Poros ferry route connects Saronic Islands with Saronic Islands and is currently operated by 3 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 4 times per day, Alpha Lines 6 times per week & the Magic Sea Ferries service is available up to 6 times per week.

There are a combined 40 sailings available per week on the Hydra Poros crossing between Saronic Islands and Saronic Islands and with 3 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Hydra Guide

Hydra Ferry Port

On the northern coast of Hydra Island, a rocky, rolling landmass in the Saronic Islands region of Greece, is the maritime town of Hydra. This collection of white-washed villas and narrow, stone streets is spread in an amphitheatre across the steep hillsides that surround a natural bay of the Aegean Sea. Not only is it the largest town on the sparsely populated island, it is also a tourist gateway into a largely untouched slice of rural Greece; a trait for which Hydra was recognised in 2007 when it was named by National Geographic magazine as the country’s most unique island destination. Though much of Hydra’s charm is centred around the deep-blue bay and the wide promenade lined with shops and bars, it is also a region steeped in history. The island played a major role during the 19th Century Greek War of Independence by supplying Greek revolutionaries with ships and provisions to help their fight against the Ottoman Empire. Admiral Andrea Miaoulis, an independence war hero and proud Hydriot, has been immortalised in brass atop a fortified wall of the bay. Those visiting the admiral can follow his steely gaze across the sweeping expanse of the sea upon which he once fought. The port of Hydra is found on the eastern edge of the bay, just to one side of the calm, sheltered waters of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities here. The “ferry terminal” is nothing more than a designated stretch of the promenade where vessels dock after entering the bay. There are however plenty of nearby amenities including a local bank and ATM machine; a few small shops; and a host of quaint, verandaed restaurants where one can dine while being serenaded by the gently lapping surf. The island can be difficult to traverse due to its largely remote nature. Only a few roads snake across the uneven terrain of pine-forested hills and valleys, with large swathes of the isle only accessible on foot. All motor vehicles are banned by law so public transportation comes in the form of horses and mules. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port in Hydra. Services hosted by Hellenic Seaways travel daily to various destinations on the southern prongs of mainland Greece. These include fast trips to the towns of Porto Heli, Ermioni and Poros and the larger city of Piraeus near to the capital of Athens. Another service hops west to the neighbouring island of Spetses too.


Poros Guide

Poros Guide

Poros is an attractive coastal town located on the southeast coast of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian Islands of Greece. Situated at the crossing point where the Vohinas river enters the sea, the name ‘Poros’ actually means ‘ford’ or ‘crossing’ in Greek. As a port town, Poros links Kefalonia with mainland Greece with daily ferry services. Local fishing boats also use the harbour to supply the area with fresh fish. Poros used to be no more than a small cluster of fishermen’s huts, until the 1953 earthquake destroyed many of the surrounding villages and a new town was built. Nowadays, Poros is built around a marvellous landscape of lush green forests and has a population of around 1100 inhabitants. The combination of dense vegetation and crystal blue water makes Poros one of the most perfect summer holiday destinations. With a slow pace of life and a traditional Greek atmosphere, Poros is great for those who seek to escape the package tours and find something genuinely Greek.


Hydra to Poros
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-05-05 and 2025-05-11

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Hellenic Seaways 07:30 08:10 40 minutes Everyday
Magic Sea Ferries 09:30 10:00 30 minutes Sat, Sun
Hellenic Seaways 11:30 11:55 25 minutes Everyday
Alpha Lines 12:20 12:50 30 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun
Alpha Lines 13:00 13:30 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Hellenic Seaways 13:20 13:45 25 minutes Thu
Hellenic Seaways 14:40 15:05 25 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Hellenic Seaways 16:45 17:05 20 minutes Everyday

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