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.
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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
“NatRisks” CIVIS Summer School 2024
In cooperation with the UNESCO Candidate Geopark of Nisyros, the five-day summer school (8-12 May 2024) entitled “Vulnerability of the Eastern Mediterranean: Natural Processes and Climate Risks (NatRisks)” was successfully […]
EGU – Geoscience Day 2023
The emblematic public event “EGU Geoscience Day 2023” was completed with great success on October 20th, 2023 at the Bellonio Cultural Center (Fira, Santorini) and the Zosimopouleio Theater (Mandraki, Nisyros) […]
10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks
Nisyros aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark, actively engaged in the 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks, which took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, from September 7th to 11th, 2023. The delegation […]
2nd Summer School in Nisyros Geopark
The 2nd Summer School in Emborios, Nisyros, from 28 May – 5 June 2023 was successfully completed. The Summer School was co-organized by the Inter-institutional Postgraduate Programme “WATER, BIOSPHERE AND […]
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.
