Plate
€150
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
80km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Hydra
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Hydra, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Bohemian peace and car-free romance in the Aegean. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Hydra offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Hydra has excellent leisure infrastructure (6/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Hydra
Main advantages
- Island completely free of cars, creating an intimate and quiet atmosphere.
- Unique architectural style with 18th-century stone mansions facing the harbor.
Points to keep in mind
- Goods transport logistics are costly due to the exclusive use of donkeys or boats.
- Limited hotel capacity, forcing guests to book long in advance.
The style in Hydra
Dominant Style
Mediterranean Boho Chic
Local Tradition
Procession of the couple accompanied by local musicians playing the lute to the chapel
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Hydra
Hydronetta Cocktail Bar
Coastal club carved into the rocks, ideal for a pre-wedding cocktail or golden sunset drinks.
The Bratsera Hotel
Former sponge factory reformed into a historic boutique hotel with a lush garden and pool.
Four Seasons Hydra Luxury Suites
Located on Vlychos beach, offering total privacy and refined beach facilities.
Wedding traditions in Greece
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Stefana
Wedding crowns joined by a ribbon placed on the couple's heads and swapped three times.
Koufeta
Sugared almonds in odd numbers gifted to guests to symbolize the indivisibility of the marriage.
Legal requirements to marry in Greece
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Town Hall (Demarcheio)
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Publish a marriage notice in a local Greek newspaper at least 15 days prior.
- Submit the license application to the local town hall.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or Orthodox religious ceremony.
- Register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office (Lixiarchio) within 40 days.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Greece- Apostilled certificate of marital capacity officially translated into Greek.
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Copy of the local newspaper announcement.
How to get there from Greece
Main airports
Rail
Hellenic Train
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Athens · London · Rome
Typical vendors in Greece
What Greek couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Hydra
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Hydra
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Que hacer en Hydra
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Hydra cost?
The average menu is around 150€ per person. For weddings of 60-80 guests, overall costs range between 18,000€ and 30,000€, depending on boat freighting for materials.
How do the couple and guests move around if there are no cars on Hydra?
Transport of luggage and guests is done on foot, by pack donkeys, or via water taxis (speedboats) connecting the different coves.
How do you reach Hydra island from Athens?
By fast ferries or hydrofoils departing from the port of Piraeus (Athens), taking between 1.5 and 2 hours.
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