
Idra’s iconic donkey/hydra-horse scene near Mandraki offers a slice of island life: candid portraits, dramatic carriage-and-stone-street lines, and charming motion shots against whitewashed walls. Best light is sunrise or late afternoon; midday can be harsh. Access is on foot from main harbor areas; bring water—horses are part of local transport culture, so shoot respectfully.

Idra’s iconic donkey/hydra-horse scene near Mandraki offers a slice of island life: candid portraits, dramatic carriage-and-stone-street lines, and charming motion shots against whitewashed walls. Best light is sunrise or late afternoon; midday can be harsh. Access is on foot from main harbor areas; bring water—horses are part of local transport culture, so shoot respectfully.