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Hydra Island Casts Its Own Spell Of Dignity And Tourism
The article contrasts Hydra with Nantucket, detailing Hydra’s colorful past of sea captains and a thriving maritime role in the War of Liberation, its later decline due to shallow harbor, and its current revival through tourism and cultural life with writers, artists, and seaside cafes. It notes Hydra’s accessibility from Piraeus by sea, its convents, woolens, and a maritime academy, highlighting its enduring charm and cosmopolitan flavor.
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Nantucket
Atlantic
Hydra
Aegean
Ydra
Idhra
Piraeus
Spetsai
Maritime Academy
Greece