Event· Hydra· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Hydra Miaoulia Festival
37° 21.1′ N · 23° 28.0′ E · approximate
Hydra's big summer festival in honour of Admiral Andreas Miaoulis: a fireworks re-enactment of a Hydriot fireship burning the Ottoman flagship in the harbour, followed by torch and boat races, music and dancing.
Practical
Coordinate approx: centre of Hydra harbour, where the re-enactment takes place. Held over the last weekend of June (the municipality) — a three-day celebration (greeka). Expect the harbour at its most crowded and ask the Port Police about restrictions during the sea re-enactment.
Best for
Seeing Hydra's naval history set on fire
Season
Last weekend of June
Nearby
- Hydra Diving CenterRight here
- Hydra Donkey Transport & Water TaxisRight here
- Hydra Fuel & Water (no fuel dock)Right here
- Hydra Harbour (Hydra)Right here
- Hydra Historical Archives MuseumRight here
- Hydra Regattas (Faliro–Hydra)Right here
- Kountouriotia Festival (Hydra)Right here
- Hydra Bastions & Cannons0.1 NM away
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