Hydra

Hydra, which is a peninsula in the Saronic Gulf southwest of Athens, distinguishes out from its other settlements due to the absence of any automobiles. That's correct, you'll have to ride a donkey or walk your way through the narrow, cobblestone lanes. But travelers are drawn to Hydra largely for that reason. While there, stroll along the pebbly beaches of the island and explore its quaint seaside communities, such as Hydra Town, where you can find the island's most popular nightclubs and traditional homes.

The climate of Hydra Island is the Mediterranean. The weather is pleasant in the winter and hot and dry in the summer. The island of Hydra experiences average annual temperatures of 21 degrees and 241 millimeters of precipitation. With an average humidity of 66 percent and a UV index of 5, it is dry for 241 days out of every year. From May through October is the ideal season to explore Hydra, Greece. The weather is mild and there is hardly any precipitation during this time. On the Greek island of Hydra, July, with a high of 30°C, and January, with a low of 13°C, are the two warmest and coldest months.

Rankings:

• #4 in Best Greek Islands