BELLEVALIA HYDRA, Hydra | Holiday World Greece

Born from a century-old stone mansion resting between the cliffs and the Aegean, Bellevalia Hydra is a rebirth of an island classic. Once known as Four Seasons Hydra, the hotel enters a new era - one that celebrates the island's quiet rhythm, the honesty of materials, and the beauty of simplicity.

Just below Bellevalia Hydra stretches Plakes Beach - one of the island?s few organized shores and among the closest to Hydra?s harbour. A leisurely thirty-five-minute walk along the coastal path, or a brief five-minute ride by water taxi, leads to this tranquil cove - a place to swim, sunbathe, read, or simply pause.

Their private beach area provides all essentials for an unhurried day by the sea: sun loungers, umbrellas, changing cabins, and outdoor showers. A beach bar serves refreshing drinks throughout the day, while the aromas of Tassia?s Tavern, just steps away, hint at the island?s culinary soul. At Bellevalia, life by the water remains wonderfully simple - the sun, the sea, and the quiet joy of being present.

Each suite carries the quiet refinement of Hydra?s architecture and the warmth of a home that has welcomed guests for generations. Natural textures, thoughtful design, and the play of mountain and sea light create spaces that invite stillness and belonging.

With just seven suites and a seafront villa, Bellevalia redefines the meaning of contemporary luxury - not through excess, but through essence.

At midday, Tassia?s Tavern becomes the island?s gathering spot - a place where swimmers, travellers, and locals meet over plates of fresh fish and chilled wine. The lunch menu is defined by seasonality: seafood from Hydra?s fishermen, vegetables from nearby gardens, and traditional recipes passed down through generations. As dusk falls, the tavern transforms into a candlelit haven by the sea.