Nisyros Excursions

Nisyros Excursions: Things to do and to see on Nisyros, Sightseeing, Dodecanese

Nisyros is a small island of the Dodecanese famous for its Volcano. Tourism is not much developed on the island and there are a few but sufficient tourist amenities. If you are looking for peaceful and quiet holidays, then Nisyros it is!

We can help you make all the arrangements for your holidays in Nisyros: Hotels, Ferries, Car Rentals, Tours, Cruises, Island Hopping, Yacht Rentals, Customised holidays, and much more. Off course, if you are a Last-Minute type there will always be great offers for a perfect holiday on this magnificent island.

Nisyros offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Nisyros highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Nisyros.

For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.

:: Mandraki village

Location: On the north western coast of the island
Description: Mandraki is the capital and the main port of Nisyros. It has many sites to see, including the Castle and the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani.

>> Info & Pictures of: Mandraki village

:: The Volcano of Nisyros

Location: In the centre of the island
Description: The Volcano of Nisyros is active and consittutes one of the youngest volcanoes in Greece. It is found close to Nikia village and is the most visited site of the island.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Volcano of Nisyros

:: Katsouni beach

Location: About 5 km to the east of Mandraki
Description: Katsouni is the largest sandy beach of the island. Its water is clean and a bit cool. It is a nice fishing area for the islanders.

>> Info & Pictures of: Katsouni beach

:: The church of Panagia Spiliani

Location: On a hill overlooking Mandraki
Description: The name of this Monastery means the Virgin Mary of the Cave. It was probably built in the 15th century and keeps many ecclesiastical relics inside.

>> Info & Pictures of: The church of Panagia Spiliani

:: Nikia village

Location: 15km from Mandraki
Description: This mountainous village is the smallest settlement of Nisyros. However, it is very beautiful and its inhabitants take good care of it.

>> Info & Pictures of: Nikia village

:: The Castle of Mandraki

Location: On a hill overlooking Mandraki
Description: This Castle is also known as the Castle of Panagia Spiliani. It was probably built in the 14th century by the Knights of Saint John and gives a great view to the island.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Castle of Mandraki

:: The Foklore Museum of Nysiros

Location: On the road from Mandraki to the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani
Description: The Folklore Museum of Nisyros is houses in a traditional two-storey mansion. It includes an interesting collection of rare books, ecclestiastical items, traditional costumes and photographs that depict life on Nisyros today and a few decades ago.

>> Info & Pictures of: The Folklore Museum of Nisyros

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