Nisyros Geopark

Pillow Lava

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Nisyros Geopark

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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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10

Unique
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
View of Lies

Georoute G1

Circumnavigation

A unique sea-route around the shores of Nisyros Island, starting and ending in Mandraki village. Visitors can enjoy the boat trip while exploring the coastal geosites formed by the volcano.

Distance: 27.50 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
View to the Hydrothermal Craters

Georoute G2

Evaggelistria – Emborios

Starting from the Monastery of Evaggelistria and ending at Emborios village, this route offers a great view over the Lakki hydrothermal craters and a stunning sight towards Yali and Strongyli islets.

Distance: 6.43 Km
Difficulty Level: Average
View of Lakki

Georoute G3

Caldera – Lakki

Ending at the plain of the caldera, this trail travels visitors through the volcanic history of the island, while it provides a memorable walk among the breathing craters.

Distance: 6.05 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Rhyodacites

Georoute G4

Diavatis – Nyphios

The whole route, passing by the Nyphios Plateau and Mt. Prophitis Ilias, offers an exceptional view to the impressive rhyodacitic domes and the surrounding islets.

Distance: 4.60 Km
Difficulty Level: Average
View of Craters

Georoute G5

Argos – St. Irini

Starting from Mandraki, visitors can explore the south-western part of the island, where the thermal spring of Pyria and other volcanic landforms can be found.

Distance: 9.74 Km
Difficulty Level: Average
Hohlaki beach

Georoute G6

Hohlaki – Kanoni

Following the path from Mandraki village towards Cape Kanoni, beneath the steep slopes where the Mandraki castle and the monastery of Panagia Spiliani are built, impressive outcrops of pillow lavas can be observed.

Distance: 3.21 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Lakki hydrothermal craters

Georoute G7

Nikia – Fylakio

Starting from the traditional village of Nikia toward Fylakio, visitors can stop by Profitis Ilias church or St. John Theologos monastery, which offers an incredible view towards the village, the caldera and the rhyodacitic domes.

Distance: 9.30 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Start of path

Georoute G8

Nikia – Avlaki

Beginning from Nikia, the path leads to Avlaki, where someone can find hot baths, due to a hot spring close to the coast, while impressive layers of black and red scoria on top of lavas can be admired.

Distance: 8.90 Km
Difficulty Level: Average
Panoramic View

Georoute G9

Mandraki – Kateros

Visitors following the trail from Mandraki towards Argos, on the west side of the island, can visit the remarkable castle of Mandraki, pass by the church of Panagia Faneromeni and walk towards the Kateros cove.

Distance: 5.34 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy
Lies

Georoute G10

Pali – Lies

Visitors following the road from Pali towards Lies, can stop by the Pantelidis Thermal Baths and the Panagia Thermiani hot spring, and possibly encounter pasture land with goats and pigs of free pasture.

Distance: 6.27 Km
Difficulty Level: Easy

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.