{"id":400,"date":"2009-03-11T11:45:45","date_gmt":"2009-03-11T11:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greek-islands-portal.com\/english\/?p=400"},"modified":"2021-07-14T09:17:57","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T06:17:57","slug":"tour-of-nisyros-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greek-islands-portal.com\/english\/tour-of-nisyros-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour of Nisyros Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tour of Nisyros Island<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tour<\/a><\/p>\n

Nisyros is a small graphic and volcanic island in the middle of the Dodecanese complex with rare natural beauties, landscape exchanges, traditional villages and fine beaches ideal for quiet holidays.<\/span>
\nThe volcano and the thermal springs are the most important natural sites of the island.<\/span><\/p>\n

MANDRAKI <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The picturesque town of MANDRAKI is the capital and harbor of Nisyros.<\/span>
\nThe characteristic white houses with their flat roofs ascend the rock to the castle on its summit.
\nThis is the castle of Spiliani, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John and named after the monastery of the Panagia Spiliani.
\nIts church is a basilica with a fine 18th c. icon.
\nThe town has a small Folklore museum, housed in a traditional building and containing some interesting exhibits (photographs, traditional costumes, icons, embroidery, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Close to the capital is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island CHOCHLAKI with volcanic black pebbles and clear waters.
\nYou can swim in the small sandy beach of Agios Savvas.<\/span>
\nThe tourist infrastructures of Mandraki are satisfying.
\nYou will find hotels and rooms to let with all comforts, taverns and caf\u00e9 bars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Near Mandraki there are some therapeutic sulphur springs.
\nThe most famous springs are in Loutra at 1500 meters in the north part of Mandraki and Thermiani in the northern border of Pali village.<\/span>
\nThe source of Thermiani is known since the ancient years.<\/span><\/p>\n

To the north-west is Paleokastro with the ruins of the ancient city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Nisyros Island<\/span><\/h3>\n

The mountain village of EMPORIOS lies 8 kilometers south-east of Mandraki.<\/span>
\nA short distance away is the monastery of the Panagia Kyra, built on a hill 500 meters high with a panoramic view over the entire island.<\/span>
\nThe ruins of a Venetian castle are preserved at the highest point of the settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n

NIKIA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Further south is the village of NIKIA (14 kilometers from Mandraki), which has the notable monastery of Agios Ioannis.
\nThe Nisyros volcano can be visited from here. The crater has a diameter of 260 meters and is 30 meters deep.<\/span><\/p>\n

NISYROS VOLCANO<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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The biggest and most important crater is Stefanos.
\nIt is one of the biggest and best preserved hydrothermal volcanoes in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next to Stefanos is Small Stefanos.
\nThe oldest crater in the region is named Logothetis.
\nAnother important crater is Alexandros and the biggest with a diameter 300 by 150 is Big Polyvotis.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the deserted village of Avlaki you will see the monastery of Agios Panteleimonas, while you can swim in the homonym beach with a beautiful shore.<\/span><\/p>\n

PALI<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The sea-side settlement of PALI, which has a fine beach and plenty of fish, is 4 kilometers south-east of Mandraki.
\nNear Pali there are two impressive beaches ASPRI AMMOS and LIES.<\/span>
\nWhereas farther away there is the beach of PACHIA AMMOS, ideal for nature lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Nisyros Island<\/span><\/h4>\n

TRADITION \u2013 EVENTS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Many local customs are still preserved on Nisyros.<\/span>
\nIn the various feasts and festivals the inhabitants wear their traditional costumes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The traditional wedding lasts three days and ends in dancing to folk instruments and singing in the square.
\nThe traditional musical instruments of Nisyros are the violin, the santouri (dulcimer) and the lute.<\/span>
\nThere is a large festival on 15th August at the monastery of the Panagia Spiliani.<\/span><\/p>\n

NISYRIAN CUISINE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to taste some traditional dishes of the island: boukounies (pork baked in grease), the kapamas (stuffed kid), the pitthia (chickpea balls), the myzithra (cream cheese), and of course the traditional sweets xerotigana, diples, finikia, honey etc.
\nThere are also the traditional beverages such as the soumada (bitter almond juice), and the koukouzina (essence of grapes or figs).
\nAll these are made from traditional recipes passed from one generation to the other.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEARBY ISLETS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The small island of YALI lies 4 nautical miles north-west of Nisyros and has a small settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Municipality of Nisyros<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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