 In 2007, a "National Geographic Traveler" panel of 522 experts rated Hydra the highest of any Greek island (11th out of 111 islands worldwide) as a unique destination preserving its "integrity of place".The Tsamadou mansion, on the left side as one enters the harbour, is now a Maritime Academy.The Tsamados family donated the mansion for the purpose of hosting the Greek Maritime Academy on their island.