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NisyrosDodecanese island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Round volcanic island — you can walk inside a steaming crater.
- Ferry
- From Kos (Kardamena) about 1h
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in NisyrosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Kos (Kardamena) about 1h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Nisyros?
From Kos (Kardamena) about 1h
Where should I stay on Nisyros?
Popular bases include Mandraki, Emporios, Nikia. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Nisyros?
Highlights include Stefanos crater.
What are the best beaches on Nisyros?
Well-known beaches include Pachia Ammos, Lies. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Nisyros be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Nisyros?
Other islands in the Dodecanese include Rhodes, Kos, Symi, Patmos, Karpathos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Nisyros in the Dodecanese?
Yes. Nisyros is part of the Dodecanese island group in Greece.
Guides about Nisyros
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.