Nikia, this beautiful Nisyrian little mountain village is off the beaten track but seems quite lively and well kept. You will certainly need a car or a scooter to reach it but the detour is well worth it. The style is strictly traditional and being somewhat more secluded it is not as “touristy” as the seaside villages of the island. There are a couple of tavernas in the village of Nikia and you can eat and drink while enjoying the view of the sea. You can also admire the Caldera from different truly stunning viewpoints.
If you get to Nikia by car or motorbike, you will park at the parking at the beginning of the village then walk to curvy and narrow streets of Nikia. Make sure you check out the viewpoints offering unique views over the Stefanos crater and from a different angle than the views from Emporios. The village square is your next stop which has bars and restaurants and also hosts Presentation of Virgin Mary church and it is paved with black volcanic pebble.
