Plakes

Drop anchor off Plakes beach, a long stretch of sand and pebbles on Hydra's coastline with sweeping open sea views and famously clear water. Once ashore, you can grab a sunbed, order cocktails, and eat at Tassia's seaside tavern, which does solid Greek food from breakfast through dinner. There's a timeless, unhurried feel here, reinforced by the nearby Bellevalia hotel — heritage buildings, no cars, just the island doing its thing.