In short distance from the port, at the left side of it, it is situated the beach of Mandraki, which in the past used to be the military port of the island. Located within a small close cove, Mandraki is the best organized beach of Hydra. It is a beach with small pebbles offering many facilities for swimming, sunbathing and sea sports. In the area around, you will also have several choices for accommodation, eating and amusement. Access to the beach from the town of Hydra is very easy on foot or by sea _