Evolution of the Island

Ancient Churches and Ruins

History

Ancient Churches and Ruins

Ancient Architecture

Partheni Mylos – Vathia -Loutra

You can embark this path shortly before the junction to Paliokastro on the left side of the road between to

Faneromeni – Stavroi Mantoudaki – Armas

Hiking along this path may begin at its southern extremity, where is the first big right turn on the road

Hohlaki – Kanoni- Agios Georgos

This path starts from Mandraki , the “Tavla tou Gialiou”, under the precipices where Panagia Spiliani is built. One may

Goat farms – Kateros

This path traverses the western slopes of the volcano, leading to the Kateros cove, a unique site isolated from all

Mandraki – Dracospilia(Dragon Cove)

This path leads to Dracospilo, the southernmost sea watchtower ('Friktoria') of Nisyros, which was part of the defensive system of

Argos-Agia Irini

The path begins from a dirt road (accessible by car) on the western slopes of Nisyros, at the intersection between

Stavros-Pyria-Ag.Irini-Nikia

This route i can not really call it "path" because the most of it is possible to drive it with

Nikia – Avlaki- Pyria- Nikia

The path begins at Nikia and leads to Avlaki, the southern harbor of Nisyros, once the home of a conurbation

Nikia – Kokkinos Mylos – Kailia

This path starts from Nikia and crosses the southern rim of the caldera. The first part, starting from the western

Nikia-Lakki-Hydrothermal craters

The oldest path that used to connect Nikia and Lakki, crossing the entire cliff of the eastern caldera. Its biggest

Nikia-Parletia-Fylakio

This path crosses the eastern caldera slopes, beginning at Nikia and ending at Fylakio . The geological highlights of this

Kyra – Lyes – Pahia Ammos

The route cross the eastern slopes of the volcano, ending at the most attractive beaches of the island. Begins at

Emporios Spilies Emporios

Evangelistria – Nimfios – Lakki- Emporios- Evaggelistria

This route is my loved one it begins at Evangelistria, and crosses the NW part of the caldera, where the

Evaggelistria-Profitis Ilias – Nyfios

Perhaps the most interesting path, leading to the highest peak of Nisyros (698m above sea level). Set off very early

Kateros-Trithalamo

Route: Kateros - Trithalamo Time: 5 hours Distance: About 7 km Height: 50-120 m Level of Hiking: Very hard

Neolithic communities in Yali

Neolithic communities in Yali Remnants of Neolithic communities have been found at several sites on Yali. The best preserved one

First settlements Neolithic

The archeological record indicates that groups of Neolithic settlers made their way to the Aegean island and Crete from the

Mycenaean Period

NisyrosIn the middle of 15th century BC the towns and cities of Crete appear to have been destroyed by seismic

Dorian Period

Sometime between 1,100 and 1,000 BC, a new wave of Greeks, the Dorian's, swept into the mainland and Peloponnese from

Hellenistic Age

Philip's son Alexander the Great claimed Nisyros and the surrounding islands in 334 BC, shortly after invading Persian-held Asia Minor.

Roman Period

After Philip V was defeated by the Romans at Cynos Cephalae in Thessaly in 197 BC, he made peace with

Christian and Byzantine Period

At least ten early christians basilicas are known existed on Nisyros, and certainly there must have been more that have

The Knight of St. John

The knights of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Hospitallers, were originally an association of charitable brotherhoods who

Ottoman Period

Despite the strong garrisons that were established by the knights of St. John, the early 15th century saw a dramatic

Greek revolution and Italian occupation

After the eruption of the Greek war of independence in 1821 AD, Nisyros took an active part in the insurrection,

German occupation and union with Greece

Following the collapse of the italian fascist regime and the country's surrender to the Allies in the 1943, the Dodecanese

20th Century Emigration

Foreign immigration by Nisyrians began systematically after the greek war of independence in 1821, which, despite the vigorous participation of

Geological Formations

Petrografico Characteristic

Vulcano-Tectonic Observations

C. The Creation of Yali – Strongyli

Evolution of the island

Β. Creation of Nisyros

Circumnavigation of the island

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Aggela’s traditional family house

Aggeliki’s Traditional house

Amallos House

Art curators traditional home

Betty’s Old traditional house

Betty’s Traditional island house

Chrisoula’s Traditional House

Dean’s Lovely Stone House

Elisavet’s House

Fournario Traditional House10 Nisyrian Apartments 1

Fournarió Traditional House

Imerios Nisyrian House

Kalliopi’s House

Kiki’s Traditional House

Lava Traditional House

Romantic studio by the beach

Small house,small volcanic paradise

Facilities and useful numbers

THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC ROOMS AND FURNISHINGS IN A NISYRIAN ANOΪ:

Staircase
Hallway
Bench/chest
Living-room
Stair-box
Sofa
Chest
Dresser
Fireplace
Sofa
Brazier
Balcony
Bedroom
Bench/chest
Icon stand/wedding-wreath display case
Sleeping platform
Elevated infant’s bed
Downspout

THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC ROOMS AND FURNISHINGS IN A NISYRIAN ANOΪ: Staircase Hallway Bench/chest Living-room Stair-box Sofa Chest Dresser Fireplace Sofa Brazier Balcony Bedroom Bench/chest Icon stand/wedding-wreath display case Sleeping platform Elevated infant’s bed Downspout

THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC ROOMS AND FURNISHINGS OF THE NISYRIAN KATOΪ:

Stepped landing
Entrance
Entrance hall
Baking room
Oven
Hand-mill
Buffet
Staircase
Storage
Storage room (now usually a bathroom)
Place for hay and small animals
Kitchen
Fireplace
Sink
Cistern
Grappling hook
Dish-rack
Water bucket
Downspout
Courtyard

THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC ROOMS AND FURNISHINGS OF THE NISYRIAN KATOΪ: Stepped landing Entrance Entrance hall Baking room Oven Hand-mill Buffet Staircase Storage Storage room (now usually a bathroom) Place for hay and small animals Kitchen Fireplace Sink Cistern Grappling hook Dish-rack Water bucket Downspout Courtyard