In addition to the DESTE Foundation's regular exhibition program in Athens, every summer the DESTE Project take over the renovated slaughterhouse of Hydra. From contemporary art exhibitions to ancient history insights about the island, it's not to be missed. 

All the traditional fare, we love XERI ELIA DOUSKOS, not only for its melt-in-the-mouth moussaka or it's wisteria-covered terrace, but for its vibrant, local charm. It's about time to let the retsina flow!

Just a 10-minute amble from the port is a former boat factory where Yannis Michalopoulos has made his stomping ground for some of the best, inventive Greek cuisine on the island. Ask for one of the tiered-terraces under the pine and palm trees and be whisked away into a culinary world of magic!

This "love letter to & from Hydra" is quite possibly one of the most serene, romantic and idyllic boutiques you could imagine. Everything, from the breakfast in the courtyard, the interiors to the art on the walls is carefully curated. Don't miss the spa: the massages are phenomenal.