Pavlos Kountouriotis Mansion — Attraction in Municipality of Hydra

We visited this gem in July 2023 during the heat wave. Even though it was hot outside the inside was cool. The mansion used to be the home of Pavlos Kountouriotis, the legendary admiral and politician, with many victories in his record. The mansion is situated on a pine tree filled hill overlooking the Hydra harbour on one side and Peloponnesus on the other. The admiral's grave and monument is on the side of the hill below it. It is free to visit, for now. Both carers were helpful and friendly. We had the best possible tour by Demetres, a man who obviously loves his job. Only the ground floor is open for visits and hopefully the others will open in the future. The rooms have relics and wardrobes from the period along with personal effects of the admiral and his family. Tall wood decorated ceilings and an amalgam of architectural techniques are a pleasure to behold. It is definitely...

Dimitris and Vaso are assigned to do only the guards of this museum. But honestly they love so much of this place that they will offer for free an extraordinary guide experience with so much love on their approach of the historic events that you will surely love them!! Thank you Dimitris and Vaso, you sure made us feel the vibes and travel us through time! Promise to pay a visit next time that will come to Hydra and hope to see you again! Greetings from Niki, Dimitris, Vassilis, Evelina and little Tony for your so warm and pleasant approach to the history...

Had an amazing time I’m this museum, I was travelling with friends to hydra and wanted more knowledge on the history of the island when we heard about this museum, we heard it had been closed down for a while and reopened a couple years ago so we decided to give it a try. The view was absolutely stunning and all the furniture and everything in the house was untouched it was almost as if I entered Time Machine!! Definitely recommend this location if you are looking to gain some knowledge and see an...