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Sunset beaches in Hydra
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Hydra? These 6 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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Agios Nikolaos
Pebbles - Boat access only
An organized cove (boat only) — Mainly pebbly with scattered sand and turquoise water — one of Hydra’s most organized beaches (sunbeds, straw umbrellas, a snack-bar), with a small…
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Plakes
Pebbles - Easy path
A pebble beach facing Dokos — ~1 km past Vlychos; by beach-boat/water-taxi or a ~3.5 km coastal walk.
- Kaoumithi Sand & pebbles - Easy path
- Avlaki Pebbles - Easy access
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Spilia
Rocky - Easy path
The rock platforms below the cannons — Spilia lies on Hydra, just a few metres west of the harbour, below the old cannons that stand at its entrance. It is not a beach in the usual sense:…
- Kaminia Sand & pebbles - Easy path
Which beaches in Hydra face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.