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Stories, tips and news from the trails of Hydra, written for riders planning their next adventure with us.

Riders on horseback on the cobbled waterfront of Hydra harbour, with the whitewashed town and the Aegean Sea behind them

10 July 20264 min read

A day trip to Hydra: seeing the car-free island on horseback

Hydra is one of the easiest day trips from Athens, and there's no better way to spend part of it than in the saddle. Here's how to fit a ride into your day.

Two riders on horseback wading into the clear turquoise sea off Hydra

2 July 20263 min read

The Seahorse swim: riding bareback into the Aegean

Our signature summer ride ends where the trail meets the sea at Palamidas, with you and your horse swimming together in the clear water.

A horse and rider on a pine-shaded trail climbing through the hills above Hydra town

18 June 20264 min read

A first-timer's guide to riding Hydra's trails

Never sat on a horse before? Here's exactly what a ride with us looks like, from meeting your horse to the view at the top.

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Pick your trail and escape into nature. Every ride is led by a professional guide, helmets are provided, and riders from age five and up are welcome.

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