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๐Ÿ๏ธ Hydra: The Greek island that banned wheels

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๐Ÿ๏ธ Hydra: The Greek island that banned wheels
Car-free island community in the Saronic Gulf, Greece


๐Ÿ• 4 min read ยท Updated 9 Apr 2026 at 15:36
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Saronic Gulf, 37 kilometres south of Athens
  • Transport: Donkeys, mules, boats, and foot traffic only
  • Population: Approximately 2,000 residents year-round
  • Motor vehicles: Completely prohibited since settlement

Hydra is a small rocky island in the Saronic Gulf that has maintained a complete prohibition on wheeled ...

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