Emporios is the most interesting village for me on the island of Nisyros. It has been destroyed by an earthquake in 1880 and the residents actually left instead of rebuilding it. At the heyday of Emporios there were more than 3000 people living there and this was the commercial hub of the island, which is kind of hard to believe as it lies on top of a hill and quite a distance from the port were all the goods are coming from.
Residents and businesses slowly started moving back only recently so most of the village is still abandoned, however there are already 2 restaurants and a few places to stay. It is important to mention that the best restaurant of the island it in Emporios. It is called Balkoni and it offers not only great food but a fabulous view over the Stefanos Crater.
