World Latest Routine News: Motor Vehicles are Prohibited in Hydra island Only Transport is by Donkey and Bicycle

Hydra Island - the only Greek island, where motor vehicles are prohibited. And then, tell the author of this interesting excursion. There were no cars, no motorcycles or scooters, or anything that growls and exudes the air exhaust. There's not even a bike (I do not know what it is they do not please). The only means of transportation on the island are boats (for movement by sea), mules and donkeys to move directly to the island. Donkeys carry tourists here and local officials goods in shops and mail, people in distant villages and their luggage ...

No cars are allowed in Hydra, so the only transport is by donkey, bicycle or foot

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Many years ago for the island of Hydra was assigned the status of the reserve, which automatically led to a ban on the use of any motor vehicle on it. It is said that up to that point, it is not particularly here and used (except for scooters), and since the island itself is not very large, and historically there have always preferred mode of transport donkey. The photo is very well characterized by the transport situation in the Hydra - donkeys, yachts and boats of all kinds.

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Right on the marina you can always see a few dozen donkeys standing in anticipation of a person or cargo. Just like our taxi stations.

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Short trading, and oslotaksi at your disposal. However, with the host. A donkey can go to the attractions or just ride around the island - it all depends on your desire.

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Today they rolled tourists, and tomorrow being transported to a distant village luggage or goods to the shop ... All donkeys are universal.

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All shipments of Hydra delivered to the old cargo ships, and every morning you can see the picture as traders take to ship their goods. Take out it, of course, upon the asses ... Swirls of these animals go straight to the deck, where they are, and loading.