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Miaoulia Festival

Third weekend of June 2026

2026

Third weekend of June 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Hydra

What it is

Miaoulia Festival explained

Hydra honours admiral Andreas Miaoulis with a naval re-enactment: a replica fireship is set ablaze and blown up in the harbour mouth at night, with rowing races and fireworks over the amphitheatre of houses.

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

Miaoulia Festival: 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.

Miaoulia Festival, explained

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What is Miaoulia Festival?

Hydra honours admiral Andreas Miaoulis with a naval re-enactment: a replica fireship is set ablaze and blown up in the harbour mouth at night, with rowing races and fireworks over the amphitheatre of houses. It's a sea event held in Hydra.

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When is Miaoulia Festival in 2026?

Miaoulia Festival runs Third weekend of June 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 Miaoulia Festival free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Miaoulia Festival 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 Miaoulia Festival?

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