Nisyros Volcano (Nisiros) Tours
The volcanic island of Nisyros (Nisiros) lies north of Rhodes, a craggy, mountainous and fertile speck in the Aegean Sea. It forms part of the Dodecanese Islands along with Kos and Tilos, and is an unspoiled treasure that has so far dodged the onslaught of mass tourism.
The volcano that forms the greater part of Nisyros last erupted in 1888 but it is one of the most active in the region. Of the island’s six craters, Polivotis is the biggest, measuring 260 m (853 ft) across and reaching a depth of 30 meters (98.5 feet); it steams gently as gases bubble up from underground. Thanks to all this volcanic activity, thermal springs disgorge their sulfurous waters into the sea at several points around Nisyros; visitors flock to the spa at Loutra on the north coast to take advantage of their healing properties, while other hot springs are found at Thermiani and Avlaki.
Nisyros’s main town of Mandraki is tucked into hills on the northwest tip of the island, a charming waterfront sprawl of squat, white-washed houses and taverna-lined piazzas. Inland Byzantine chapels such as the Church of the Panaghia Faneromeni are scattered across the landscape, accessible by way-marked cycling and hiking trails, but the most startling of the island’s cultural remains is the Paliaokastro, high on a hilltop overlooking Mandraki. Dating from the fourth century BC, this was once a mighty acropolis and fort but now little survives except for fragments of the walls constructed out of volcanic basalt, although two towers have been recently remodeled out of rock surrounding the site.
Practical Info
Nisyros lies in the Aegean Sea north of Rhodes, with twice-weekly ferry services operating between the two islands; crossing time is around 3.5 hours.
Address: Nisyros, Greece
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Sailing Vacation in the Aegean, Greece (8 days)
Island hopping in the Aegean together with Sailing School? What more to ask for your holidays in the Aegean?
Experience the Greek island hopping while taking theory and practice lessons sailing in the Aegean, the ideal setting for sailing in Greece.
Start your adventure from Rhodes, where from you set out on your journey around the nearby islands of Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Halki and other small less traveled islands.
While sailing you take lessons and learn everything there is to know about sailing. At the end of your journey you are rewarded with the sailing Certificate.
Suitable for families, couples or groups of up to 5 persons.
Prior experience is not required. Suitable for experienced travelers as well.
7 nights (8 days)
Dodecanese is an island chain made for hopping. Aegean is perfect for sailing. So "learn sailing, discover and enjoy" describe best the Rhodes Sailing School and Island Hopping in the Aegean.
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per group
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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