An Enchanting Wedding in Hydra, Greece
It goes without saying that weddings and Hydra go together like a horse and carriage. This cosmopolitan island, only an hour away from Athens, is a peep-hole into living in another era. It is incredibly picturesque, and woos even the toughest of hearts, let alone those of a couple in the thralls of romance. Hosting a wedding in Hydra, Greece and Mandraki Beach Resort in particular is a tranquil haven of comfort, convenience, and carefreeness in addition to a luxury wrapping on your special day. Hydra Island delivers a sensory bath that envelops you in its warm, sweet embrace while Mandraki Beach Resort is set in the ideal location, waiting to disarm you with its retro-classy undertones. So, if you’re considering planning your wedding in Hydra, Greece here is how to do it in effortless style and timeless elegance.
Why Hydra Island?
Hydra’s proximity to Athens is one of its top draws. When you’re able to organize the logistics of transporting people and goods to the venue of your wedding with such ease, it always helps. Especially when many of your guests are likely to come from abroad through Athens airport, which invariably tends to happen. From Athens port in Piraeus, Hydra is but an hour away.
Hydra’s beauty is another reason for its popularity, as is its cosmopolitan charm and nostalgic feel. You will notice that this is essentially, a car-free island that relies on donkeys, sea taxis, bicycles, and your own two feet for transportation, transcending you back to simpler times. This adds short stints of scenic touring into the equation, full of visuals straight out of a postcard from the 1960’s.
Hydra Island has also been a historical retreat destination for the jetset, the artists, and the intellectuals of the ages, wishing to escape the limelight, also hosting celebrity weddings such as the Coperni Founders.
Why Mandraki Beach Resort?
- Ideal location: On a tranquil, sandy beach
Set in a historical place that bridges past and present, Mandraki Beach Resort revives Mandraki Bay, the location of Captain Miaoulis’s legendary shipyard, and reimagines it into a soulful beach resort on Hydra.
Mandraki Bay boasts the only sandy beach on the island - the daily horizon for our staying guests. Here moments linger for a bit longer, and time is what you make of it. If you have dreamed of a tranquil sandy beach for the reception of your island wedding, here it is.
Mandraki Beach Resort is an enclave of cosmopolitan simplicity and authentic elegance - the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding in Hydra, Greece. Surrounded by a spectacular Mediterranean landscape, the property stands proudly on the ridge, with a view of the sea, built with local materials and with traditional techniques.
Effortlessly convenient, Mandraki Beach Resort lies one cove over from the main port of Hydra. It is easily accessible by a 3-minute boat ride or a 20-minute scenic walk. Considering that the resort has its own complimentary sea taxi service for arriving and departing guests, rest assured that your loved ones will be well received.
Harboured from the winds, Mandraki Bay is also a great spot for yachts, as its natural shape provides ample space and privacy for visiting yachters to roll down anchor.
- Meaningful services: A canvas of enjoyment
Elegance and simplicity are woven into the remnants of history ever so gracefully here. Mandraki Beach Resort has respected the natural lines of the bay and the pre-existing structures, resulting in a harmonious canvas of enjoyment, in which guests write their own holiday stories.
Ours is a philosophy of meaningful luxury, where everything seems effortless and carefree. For your wedding in Hydra, Greece, the reception and celebration can take place in multiple locations around the property. The waterfront restaurant area, the patio, and the private terrace of the property are all at your service to serve as functional spaces coupled with impressive views that will frame your lifetime event. As for the decoration aspect? Our event planning team can accommodate a wide array of styles and aesthetics to suit every taste, so plan big and leave the details up to us.
As for giving your wedding in Hydra the most lavish nest, come the Suites and Beachfront Cabanas, exemplary premium offerings of luxury accommodation in Hydra, designed like sanctuaries of luxurious serenity.
Having a wedding in Hydra, Greece is a dream come true for people who value essence over excess. The island has become synonymous with refined elegance and understated charm, not least on account of its dazzling architectural beauty, but also due to its laid-back vibes. Being so close to Athens city and the mainland means you can whisk yourselves to the capital within an hour, but still have a serene island retreat to return to.
Choose Hydra Island and Mandraki Beach Resort for a truly enchanting wedding in Hydra and explore the sumptuous beauty of this time-warping destination through the prism of meaningful luxury.