About Nisyros - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

The island of Nisyros is one of the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea and it belongs to the Dodecanese islands group. The most important sightseeing in Nisyros island is certainly the volcano, located in the center of the island. This is the youngest volcano in Greece, only 160,000 years old, and remains still active. In fact, Santorini, Nisyros, Milos and Methana are the four active volcanoes of Greece. Mandraki and Nikia are most picturesque villages on the island, with traditional architecture and relaxing atmosphere. Nikia offers great view to the volcano, while Mandraki is the centre of activities on the island. Sightseeing and hiking are the main things to do on the island. Above Mandraki, there is a Medieval Fortress and the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani. The beaches are peaceful and clean. Only few of the beaches are organized, while the majority is secluded and ideal for privacy during your Nisyros holidays.
Most hotels in Nisyros island are found in Mandraki, the main port and capital of the island. Family hotels and self-catering apartments are scattered all around the town and at the port promenade and they make ideal places to stay for your holidays in Nisyros. Other beach apartments are located in the seaside village of Paloi and in various beaches around Nisyros. Accommodations are small and have simple facilities.


Nisyros | A small island of Dodecanese, Nisyros is not developed in tourism and remains a peaceful, alternative destination. With few tourist facilities, this is the ideal place for total calmness and privacy. Nisyros island is mostly famous for its still active volcano that is found in the center of the island, the youngest volcano in Greece

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Top hotels in Nisyros

Porfyris, Nisyros

Porfyris

Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

    • Airplane (05/24 - 05/23/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Romantzo, Nisyros

    Romantzo

    Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

      • Airplane (04/03 - 04/02/2026)
      • No transport provided
      Porfyris, Nisyros

      Porfyris

      Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

        • Airplane (04/03 - 04/02/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Haritos, Nisyros

        Haritos

        Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

          • Airplane (06/02 - 06/01/2026)
          • No transport provided
          La Casa D Irene, Nisyros

          La Casa D Irene

          Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

            • Airplane (03/26 - 03/25/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Polyvotis Hotel, Nisyros

            Polyvotis Hotel

            Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

              • Airplane (05/31 - 05/30/2026)
              • No transport provided
              The Ritual Hotel And Wellness Retreat, Nisyros

              The Ritual Hotel And Wellness Retreat

              Nisyros, Dodecanese, Greece

                • Airplane (05/29 - 05/28/2026)
                • No transport provided

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