Exceptional
Geoheritage
Located in the southeastern part of the active South Aegean Volcanic Arc, Nisyros Geopark displays exceptional geoheritage sites and diverse ecological and cultural landscapes. Outstanding volcanic landscapes, enjoyable trails, traditional villages and cultural monuments provide an impressive experience to the visitors of Nisyros Geopark. Preservation of both geological and cultural heritage, popularisation of earth sciences and encouragement of local sustainable development, are some of the main goals of Nisyros Geopark.
Plan your experienceUnique
Georoutes
Explore the hidden treasures of Nisyros Geopark through a memorable georoute network
- G1 | Circumnavigation: 27.50 Km
- G2 | Evaggelistria – Emborios: 6.43 Km
- G3 | Caldera – Lakki: 6.05 Km
- G4 | Diavatis – Nyphios: 4.60 Km
- G5 | Argos – St. Irini: 9.74 Km
- G6 | Hohlaki – Kanoni: 3.21 Km
- G7 | Nikia – Fylakio: 9.30 Km
- G8 | Nikia – Avlaki: 8.90 Km
- G9 | Mandraki – Kateros: 5.34 Km
- G10 | Pali – Lies: 6.27 Km
News & Information
Official Inclusion of the Nisyros Geopark in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
With great pride, we are now part of the #UNESCOGeoparks family!! Congratulations to the scientific team! Congratulations to the people of Nisyros!!
Nisyros is Evolving into an International Center for Research and Education
Professor of Geology and Oceanography at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Evi Nomikou, speaks about the growing momentum of the Nisyros Geopark, which is evolving into an international […]
Activities in the Context of Earth Day
Nisyros Geopark celebrated Earth Day through a series of events highlighting its geological heritage and the importance of environmental protection. As part of the programme, primary education teachers from the […]
Earth Day 2026 at Nisyros Geopark
Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, highlights the importance of protecting our natural environment and building a responsible relationship with our planet. In this context, Nisyros Geopark is […]
Nisyros Geopark Mobile App
Nisyros Geopark features a scenic volcanic environment, housing a range of extraordinary geological formations molded by intense explosive activity. This includes expansive hydrothermal craters and massive lava domes that contribute to the Geopark's picturesque landscape.
The Nisyros Geopark Mobile App serves as a digital guide, providing users with the opportunity to explore all 24 distinctive geosites through current and engaging material. The application highlights sites of geological, cultural, and ecological significance across the island of Nisyros and the surrounding islets encompassed within the Geopark’s territory. Users can navigate the stunning volcanic landscape using the app's comprehensive content, which features high-quality photos, panoramas, videos, and the digital map of the Geopark. Consequently, it functons as a valuable virtual pocket guide accompanied by the Nisyros Volcano app.
Uncover the extraordinary geoheritage of this active volcano.
This user-friendly mobile applicaton, distributed for free , enhances the services of Nisyros' aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark.
Nisyros Volcano App
The active volcanic field of Nisyros island features a scenic volcanic environment that hosts diverse, outstanding geological formations which have been created after intense explosive activity, including large hydrothermal craters and lava domes.
The Nisyros Volcano App is a digital guide that offers users the opportunity to explore the unique volcanic field of Lakki through up-to-date material. This modernly designed applicaon focuses on the Caldera-Lakki route, showcasing the three Points of Interest along the volcanic paths of the hydrothermal field. Users can navigate the exquisite volcanic landscape virtually, through the app’s rich material that also includes high quality photos, 360° panoramas, videos and digital maps. Thus, it can be used as a useful, virtual pocket guide that will immerse anyone into the secrets of the youngest stratovolcano in the Aegean Sea.
Discover the exceptional geoheritage of this natural volcanic laboratory
This user-friendly mobile application improves the services of the Nisyros aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark, the core of which is the active hydrothermal field of Lakki.
