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Religious festival · Hydra

Easter on Hydra

10–12 April 2026

2026

10–12 April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Hydra

What it is

Easter on Hydra explained

The Kamini epitaphios is carried into the sea to bless the fishing boats on Good Friday — the most photographed Easter image in the Argosaronic islands.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Hydra tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Asked by first-time visitors

Easter on Hydra: the questions travellers actually ask

The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

Easter on Hydra, explained

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What is Easter on Hydra?

The Kamini epitaphios is carried into the sea to bless the fishing boats on Good Friday — the most photographed Easter image in the Argosaronic islands. It's a religious event held in Hydra.

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When is Easter on Hydra in 2026?

Easter on Hydra runs 10–12 April 2026 in Hydra. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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Is Easter on Hydra free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Easter on Hydra is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Easter on Hydra?

Book a room in Hydra itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Hydra also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026