We spent our last full day in Greece on a day-trip to one of the charming islands in the Saronic Gulf, Hydra. At about 37 nautical miles from Piraeus, it’s a 1 1/2 hour ferry ride - if one takes either the Flying Dolphin or Flying Cat operated by Hellenic Seaways. Hydra, with its arid rocky landscape and geometric brick and stone buildings, is a photographers delight.

We arrived in the early afternoon and immediately set about finding a spot for lunch. After what seemed a trek through a never-ending alley, we came upon a well-appointed taverna called the Dry Olive that has been in operation since 1850. After lunch, we visited the Nautical Museum and enjoyed some home-made ice-cream at an outdoor cafe by the water.

Summer has finally arrived in Greece with the thermometer reading 30 degrees Celsius at mid-day. By the time our Flying Dolphin arrived at 5:30 PM, we were exhausted. Below are some of our favourite images - enjoy!