Nisyros is a small and quiet Greek island located in the Dodecanese region of Greece. It remains undiscovered by mass tourism and is famous for its volcano and hillside terraces. It lies between the islands of Kos and Tilos and the promontory of Knidos of Asia Minor.
It is said that Nisyros was born after a series of successive eruptions of the volcano, which is unique of its kind in Greece. The volcano of Nissiros island is considered to be still active and because of the easy access to its craters, thousands of tourists and scientists from all over the world visit it every year. The volcano and the serenity that one experiences in the picturesque villages of Nisyros island are two of its main attractions that will truly captivate you.
The capital of Nisyros is Mandraki which boasts, whitewashed houses, colorful narrow lanes and the beautiful piazza "Ilikiomeni" (the old woman's piazza) which is shaded by large trees. The town has a small folklore museum with interesting exhibitions. An important pilgrimage site on the island is Our Lady "Spiliani" (of the Cave). It is perched magnificently of the top of a precepitous rock in which is the cave which legend has it was the keeping place of the miraculous icon of the Virgin.
The small mountainous town of Emborios is found 8 kms south east of the capital and just a short distance from it is the monastery of Our Virgin Lady which is built on a hill 500m high and offers a panoramic view. To the south is Nikia in which is found the remarkable monastery of St. John.
The village of Pali :
The beautiful beach side settlement of Pali is situated some 4kms north east of the capital. With about 100 inhabitants, the small harbour village of Pali is very peaceful and picturesque. The are only 5 restaurants, which are all open during the entire day and a mini market where basic necessities can be bought. Pali is known for its beautiful 'family' beach, with 'thick', soft sand and shallow waters, ideal for families with children. For those who seek privace or a or nudist beach, Lies Beach or Pachia Beach, are only 10 minutes away from Pali.
At last, the island's paths are ideal for trekking lovers. Lastly, the island has a very rich fauna and flora that specialists have pronounced to be unique.
It is said that Nisyros was born after a series of successive eruptions of the volcano, which is unique of its kind in Greece. The volcano of Nissiros island is considered to be still active and because of the easy access to its craters, thousands of tourists and scientists from all over the world visit it every year. The volcano and the serenity that one experiences in the picturesque villages of Nisyros island are two of its main attractions that will truly captivate you.
The capital of Nisyros is Mandraki which boasts, whitewashed houses, colorful narrow lanes and the beautiful piazza "Ilikiomeni" (the old woman's piazza) which is shaded by large trees. The town has a small folklore museum with interesting exhibitions. An important pilgrimage site on the island is Our Lady "Spiliani" (of the Cave). It is perched magnificently of the top of a precepitous rock in which is the cave which legend has it was the keeping place of the miraculous icon of the Virgin.
The small mountainous town of Emborios is found 8 kms south east of the capital and just a short distance from it is the monastery of Our Virgin Lady which is built on a hill 500m high and offers a panoramic view. To the south is Nikia in which is found the remarkable monastery of St. John.
The village of Pali :
The beautiful beach side settlement of Pali is situated some 4kms north east of the capital. With about 100 inhabitants, the small harbour village of Pali is very peaceful and picturesque. The are only 5 restaurants, which are all open during the entire day and a mini market where basic necessities can be bought. Pali is known for its beautiful 'family' beach, with 'thick', soft sand and shallow waters, ideal for families with children. For those who seek privace or a or nudist beach, Lies Beach or Pachia Beach, are only 10 minutes away from Pali.
At last, the island's paths are ideal for trekking lovers. Lastly, the island has a very rich fauna and flora that specialists have pronounced to be unique.
