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There are no cars on the island, so everything is walked or carried."],["Watch-outs","The town is steep, with stairs and donkeys on the paths. Wear good shoes. Water taxis and the donkey paths are the way around."],["The harbour","The harbour is a horseshoe of mansions and caf\u00e9s, with the iconic yacht and fishing boats. It is the island's main attraction."],["Monasteries and the hills","The Profitis Ilias monastery and the Ekklisia monastery are reached by steep walks, with views over the island."],["Beaches","Mandraki and Kaminia are the nearest beaches, reached by water taxi or on foot."],["Food & shopping","Greek island food includes fresh fish, grilled octopus and local cheese. Harbour tavernas are the easiest choice."],["Money & connectivity","The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are in the town."]],"access":"The town has steep stairs and no cars, so the harbour and the lanes are hard for anyone with limited mobility. Ask your operator and ship about access before booking.","links":[{"label":"Hydra on Wikivoyage","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Hydra","detail":"Island and transport"},{"label":"Convert euros to your currency","url":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=EUR","detail":"Daily reference rates","currency":"EUR"}],"maps":[{"label":"Hydra harbour on Google Maps","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hydra+harbour+Greece","detail":"Harbour"},{"label":"Hydra map","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Hydra","detail":"Map and directions (Wikivoyage)"}]}}}