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The Greek island that has banned motor vehicles, the donkey is the only means of transport (PHOTO)

2023-01-10 19:26:52Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The Greek island that has banned motor vehicles, the donkey is the only means of
The Greek island of Hydra

The Greek island of Hydra is one of the countries that is slowly saying "no" to motorized vehicles. This tradition started early, since the 50s, when it was decided by state decree that domestic animals such as horses or donkeys were used for means of transport on the island, in order to preserve its architecture and character.

Since the city is built on steep hills, donkeys are the only form of transportation that can climb the steep steps and narrow alleyways to the homes of many residents.

Municipalities around the world are currently looking for ways to reduce reliance on private cars, or even ban them entirely from certain parts of the city. At first impressions, car-free island life may seem idyllic.

The fact that there are no cars is, in many ways, a big driver of the island's economy. Hydra is only about 90 minutes by boat from the busy metropolitan sprawl of Athens, but it seems a world away. Tourists come precisely because it is so peaceful. Hydra is also a much richer island than the other islands in the Saronic archipelago to which it belongs. This is, at least in part, driven by the fact that foreigners like how quiet it is.

By never allowing motorized vehicles, Hydra has avoided many of the challenges faced by other small islands in the country. Emulating Hydra and going vehicle-free may not be a realistic option for other islands of a similar size.

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