The final destination in my quick peruse of the Greek islands was Hydra. It's part of the Saronic group of islands and is home to Mt Eros which is apparently where the original statue of Venus de Milo was discovered. This is the main port - my hotel is immediately to the left of the tower as you're looking at the picture.
And hence this is the view from my balcony.
The coastline is stunning - and very much Homer territory, you expect Odysseus to come charging up a cliff face at any minute.
There are no beaches as such, more like pebbles, but the water is a stunning colour and once you get used the rocks is gorgeous for swimming.
All interspersed with respectably distanced cafes and bars just to make sure you don't get too thirtsy along the way.
Loved this - some trickster has perched a garden chair atop a wooden pile for the ultimate coast front view.
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